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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | |||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $215 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Missouri Southern?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 298.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Missouri Southern State University ($31,950.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,061 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 41.7% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($7,624 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 168.7% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($21,537 vs. $8,016)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State 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 Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $3,994 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $24,825)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($215 vs. $256)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/