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Overview |
ATU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 859 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $256 |
Diversity |
ATU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 859 students)
ATU vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 449% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Arkansas Tech University ($31,950.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($12,016 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 17.9% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($9,157 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 155.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($21,537 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
ATU vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $5,400 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,825)
- ATU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($183 vs. $256)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/