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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $193 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Tennessee Wesleyan 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
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,052 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($31,950.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Kansas Wesleyan University ($13,591 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 25.6% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($8,600 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($22,442 vs. $21,537)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 1 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $200 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,500)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,825)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($193 vs. $256)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/