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Overview |
WSU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,247 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
WSU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $218 |
Diversity |
WSU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WSU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 2,155 students)
WSU vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 276.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($27,290.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Wichita State University ($27,290.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Southwest Baptist University ($14,184 vs. $19,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 54% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,952 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than Wichita State University (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 151.8% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($18,334 vs. $7,282)
WSU vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 31 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at WSU (3.48)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than WSU (94.9%)
WSU vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Southwest Baptist University? 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 Southwest Baptist University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Wichita State University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $36,700)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $587 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,087)
- WSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($211 vs. $218)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/