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Doane University Concordia University-Texas OU Andrews University Southern Adventist University WSU Baker| Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | |||
| 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 | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist 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
- Kansas Wesleyan University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (859 students vs. 793 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Southwestern Adventist University ($31,950.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($20,028 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 25.6% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($8,600 vs. $10,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University as Southwestern Adventist University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 54.3% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($21,537 vs. $13,959)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 116 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $100 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($24,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/