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Overview |
WSU | TCU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 89% |
Admission |
WSU | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
WSU | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 52% | ||
Campus |
WSU | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than TCU based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 12,273 students)
WSU vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 686.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.5% higher at TCU than Wichita State University ($53,890.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than TCU ($13,553 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 13% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($12,610 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than Wichita State University (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 294.5% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($28,048 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 131 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming TCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than TCU (56.1%)
WSU vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or TCU? 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 TCU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Wichita State University (74% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $13,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than TCU graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/