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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $221 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or WWU?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than William Woods University ($31,950.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than WWU ($22,617 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 3.3% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,450 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than William Woods University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 5.4% larger than aid received William Woods University ($21,537 vs. $20,431)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 15 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming WWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than WWU (61.5%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or WWU? 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 WWU and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $3,900 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $3,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $24,825)
- WWU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($221 vs. $256)
- More WWU 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/