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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | |||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Newberry College | ||
| 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
- Newberry College is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Newberry College?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Newberry College ($31,950.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Kansas Wesleyan University ($19,405 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas Wesleyan University are 11.1% lower than costs at Newberry College ($10,800 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($24,108 vs. $21,537)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 62 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Newberry College (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,700)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($24,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/