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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 822 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $32,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $32,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $9,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $25,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $21,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 1,445 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | McPherson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas Wesleyan University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (859 students vs. 822 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or McPherson College?
- McPherson College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at McPherson College than Kansas Wesleyan University ($32,494.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than McPherson College ($22,617 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 8.9% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($9,918 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 1.8% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($21,916 vs. $21,537)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 80 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or McPherson 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 McPherson College and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($24,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College 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/