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Doane University OU WSU ATU Baker| University of the Ozarks | Kansas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 859 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| 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 |
Ozarks | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $256 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | 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
- Kansas Wesleyan University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (859 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than University of the Ozarks ($31,950.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Kansas Wesleyan University ($16,319 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 29.2% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($8,358 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than University of the Ozarks (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 12% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($21,537 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks 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 Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 14 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $300 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $2,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,540 vs. $24,825)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($233 vs. $256)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/