Kansas Wesleyan University vs Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Kansas Wesleyan University and Oklahoma Wesleyan University, both rooted in the Methodist tradition, offer distinct educational experiences. Kansas Wesleyan, located in Salina, Kansas, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. Oklahoma Wesleyan, situated in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, has a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process. While both universities offer a range of undergraduate programs, Kansas Wesleyan is known for its strong liberal arts and sciences curriculum, while Oklahoma Wesleyan emphasizes its pre-professional programs, particularly in the health sciences. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about the differences in student body demographics, graduation rates, and popular majors, helping you make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Kansas Wesleyan University	Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Overview
Location	Salina, Kansas	Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	56.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	67.6%	53.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $30	$50
SAT range	N/A	880 - 1130
ACT range	N/A	16 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		35.0%
Students submitting ACT score		69.0%
Total number of applicants	1,740	894
Total number of admissions given out	1,177	482
Admitted students who chose to enroll	254	201
Yield rate	21.6%	41.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$42,764	$42,996
Average net price	$23,803	$25,436
Tuition	$31,020	$27,998
Room & board	$10,300	Room/dormitory: $4,470 Meal plan: $4,188
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,109	98.0% Average amount $15,999
Students receiving federal student loan	82.0% Average amount $5,626	73.0% Average amount $5,199
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $12,330	6.0% Average amount $13,159

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	760 Men 57.1% Women 42.9%	782 Men 51.7% Women 48.3%
Graduate students	52 Men 65.4% Women 34.6%	120 Men 28.3% Women 71.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	50.4%	N/A
International students	1.2%	7.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	506	509
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Kansas Texas California Oklahoma Colorado	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Physical Science	Business Health Professions Education Theology Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.2%	32.8%
Dropout rate	9.5%	31.8%
Transferred out	51.3%	35.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $53,529 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,652 Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $36,526 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,762 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,935 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,630 Year 2: $66,077 Year 3: $67,121 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,106 Year 2: $65,557 Year 3: $66,262 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,260 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,789 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,122 Year 2: $87,532 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,844 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,690 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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