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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $245 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of St. Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Mary is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,267 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or University of St. Mary ?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than University of Saint Mary ($31,950.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Mary than Kansas Wesleyan University ($21,887 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 19.1% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($9,070 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 9.8% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($23,638 vs. $21,537)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 42 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or University of St. Mary ? 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 University of St. Mary and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is the same as at University of Saint Mary (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $1,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,825)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($245 vs. $256)
- More University of St. Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/