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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $235 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or University of Sioux Falls?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 60.2% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than University of Sioux Falls ($31,950.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Kansas Wesleyan University ($20,957 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 33.5% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($8,090 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 77.7% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($21,537 vs. $12,117)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 26 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $900 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,500)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,825)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($235 vs. $256)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/