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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 1250/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $268 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 51% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 67.4% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Wooster than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($57,050.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Wooster ($28,787 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 37.1% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($9,848 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than MidAmerica Nazarene University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 85.9% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($42,315 vs. $22,757)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 222 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Wooster (56.3%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $3,800 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidAmerica Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/