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Overview |
WSU | UW | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 94% |
Admission |
WSU | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $191 |
Diversity |
WSU | UW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WSU | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 11,100 students)
WSU vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UW?
- Wichita State University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at UW than Wichita State University ($19,950.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than WSU ($12,819 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 8.6% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,610 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than Wichita State University (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 25.8% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,942 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 33 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming UW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WSU (3.48)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than WSU (94.9%)
WSU vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UW? 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 UW and WSU.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Wichita State University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $7,600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $43,800)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,500)
- UW graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($191 vs. $211)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/