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Overview |
John Brown University | WSU | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
John Brown University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 953/1260 | ||
| 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 |
John Brown University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $211 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
John Brown University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 20% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than John Brown University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 2,326 students)
John Brown University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or WSU?
- John Brown University is 315.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($28,424.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at John Brown University than Wichita State University ($28,424.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than John Brown University ($13,553 vs. $20,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 27.1% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,920 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Brown University than Wichita State University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Brown University students is 197.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($21,131 vs. $7,110)
John Brown University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 120 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming John Brown University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than John Brown University (56.6%)
John Brown University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University or WSU? 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 WSU and John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at John Brown University is higher than Wichita State University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $9,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than John Brown University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,943)
- WSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than John Brown University graduates. ($211 vs. $226)
- More John Brown University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/