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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | HSU | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | |||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or HSU?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Hardin Simmons University ($31,950.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than HSU ($22,617 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 8.2% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($9,980 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($22,695 vs. $21,537)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 10 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or HSU? 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 HSU and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,164 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($24,825 vs. $25,989)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/