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UNK K-State Rockhurst Peru State College Missouri Valley College Creighton University Hastings College University of Missouri-Columbia Bellevue University| William Jewell College | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William Jewell College | WSC | ||
| Location | Liberty, MO | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 853 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jewell.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Jewell College | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,360 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,360 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,130 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,108 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,451 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
William Jewell College | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,676 | - | ||
| Admitted | 687 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
William Jewell College | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Jewell College | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
William Jewell College | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
William Jewell College | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
William Jewell College | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State College is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 853 students)
William Jewell College vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Jewell College or WSC?
- William Jewell College is 222.1% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.1% higher at William Jewell College than Wayne State College ($18,360.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than William Jewell College ($14,271 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 14.2% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($8,870 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than Wayne State College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 71.6% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($13,451 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, William Jewell College or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or William Jewell College .
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WSC (3.36)
William Jewell College vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Jewell College or WSC? 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 WSC and William Jewell College.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Wayne State College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $9,100 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $4,950 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($20,050 vs. $25,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/