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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | West Virginia 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
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (951 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($31,950.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Kansas Wesleyan University ($20,470 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 1.3% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,660 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($26,575 vs. $21,537)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 5 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or West Virginia 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,175 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($24,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/