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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | WSU | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 953/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $211 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or WSU?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 397.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Wichita State University ($34,082.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($13,553 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 28% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,848 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Wichita State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 220.1% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($22,757 vs. $7,110)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 74 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University or WSU? 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 WSU and MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than Wichita State University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $3,600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,800)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,500)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/