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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MWSU | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | - | ||
| Admitted | 944 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $225 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or MWSU?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 388.5% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Missouri Western State University ($31,950.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($11,917 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 5.9% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,200 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 104.5% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($21,537 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- Accepted freshman Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Missouri Western State University (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $6,000 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $3,007 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $24,825)
- MWSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($225 vs. $256)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU 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/