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Overview |
WSU | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
WSU | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1030/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
WSU | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 853 students)
WSU vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 168.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at William Jewell College than Wichita State University ($18,360.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than William Jewell College ($13,553 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 24.5% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,130 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than Wichita State University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 89.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($13,451 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 71 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than William Jewell College (41%)
WSU vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Wichita State University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $4,700 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/