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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson College is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,133 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Clarkson College?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 114.7% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Clarkson College ($31,950.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Kansas Wesleyan University ($14,506 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 48.3% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($7,284 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Clarkson College (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 125.4% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($21,537 vs. $9,554)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 30 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or Clarkson College? 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 Clarkson College and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($24,825 vs. $25,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/