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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $218 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Southwest Baptist University?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Southwest Baptist University ($31,950.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($18,926 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 30.3% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($8,290 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Southwest Baptist University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($21,537 vs. $18,146)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 38 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or Southwest Baptist University? 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 Southwest Baptist University and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $3,738 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $24,825)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($218 vs. $256)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/