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Overview |
WSU | WCU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 64% |
Admission |
WSU | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
WSU | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WSU | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or WCU?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 12.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at WCU than Wichita State University ($19,290.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than WCU ($13,553 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 12.8% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,610 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (79% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 30.6% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($7,110 vs. $5,443)
WSU vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 17 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than WCU (87.8%)
WSU vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or WCU? 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 WCU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Wichita State University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/