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Overview |
Morningside College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 859 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Morningside College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Morningside College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morningside College is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,249 students vs. 859 students)
Morningside College vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Morningside College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($35,100.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Morningside College than Kansas Wesleyan University ($35,100.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than Morningside College ($22,617 vs. $23,947)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morningside College are 0.7% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,720 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morningside College students is 16.1% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($25,011 vs. $21,537)
Morningside College vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside College or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or Morningside College .
- The average SAT score at Morningside College (1070) is 50 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming Morningside College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Morningside College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Morningside College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Morningside College vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside College or Kansas Wesleyan University? 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Morningside College is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Morningside College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($24,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/