- Washburn University is a public school while Southwestern College (SC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- SC has more expensive tuition of $38,480 than Washburn University ($20,582).
- Washburn University is larger with 5,460 students than SC (1,174 students).
| Washburn University View More Rivals | Southwestern College View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Kansas | Rankings | #15 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Topeka, KS | Location | Winfield, KS |
| Known as | SC | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,578 Kansas residents $20,582 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,480 |
| $10,388 Kansas residents $20,068 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,180 |
| $7,040 | Financial Aid | $20,391 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 96.88% | |
| Yield | 38.10% | |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 19 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,460 | Total Students | 1,174 |
| 4,733 | Undergraduate | 1,067 |
| 727 | Graduate | 107 |
| 740 | Online Enrollment | 557 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 40% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 49% |
| $43,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 519) $4,410 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $4,970 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 269 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 42 Full-time 144 Part-time |
| 736 Full-time 217 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 159 Full-time 172 Part-time |
| $69,274 for Faculties $48,495 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,652 for Faculties $48,582 Part-time |