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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill University of Missouri-Kansas City JMU Tennessee UNT Missouri State University-Springfield| Wichita State University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | ASU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 47% |
Admission |
WSU | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
WSU | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WSU | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or ASU?
- Wichita State University is 61.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at ASU than Wichita State University ($20,246.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than WSU ($13,084 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 8.9% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,582 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than Appalachian State University (79% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian State University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($7,443 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 68 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than ASU (83.1%)
WSU vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or ASU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ASU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Wichita State University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University and WSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Appalachian State University and WSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/