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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 859 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,147 students vs. 859 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($31,950.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Kansas Wesleyan University ($17,358 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas Wesleyan University are 5.1% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,800 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 22.8% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($26,438 vs. $21,537)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 68 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $32,300)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($24,825 vs. $26,999)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/