- Wichita State University (WSU) is a public school while MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has more expensive tuition of $36,120 than WSU ($19,240).
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has tighter acceptance rate of 65.62% than WSU (93.80%).
- WSU has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than MidAmerica Nazarene University (1,035).
- WSU is larger with 16,216 students than MidAmerica Nazarene University (1,508 students).
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| #284 in National Universities #9 in Kansas | Rankings | #5 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Wichita, KS | Location | Olathe, KS |
WSU| Known as | MidAmerica Nazarene College | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,322 Kansas residents $19,240 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $36,120 |
| $7,678 Kansas residents $16,225 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,597 |
| $7,373 | Financial Aid | $19,920 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 93.80% | Acceptance Rate | 65.62% |
| 31.15% | Yield | 35.51% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,035 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,216 | Total Students | 1,508 |
| 12,049 | Undergraduate | 1,159 |
| 4,167 | Graduate | 349 |
| 3,537 | Online Enrollment | 151 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $45,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,517) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 702) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 566 Full-time 326 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 69 Full-time 277 Part-time |
| 2,058 Full-time 555 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 221 Full-time 299 Part-time |
| $74,338 for Faculties $59,976 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,099 for Faculties $55,223 Part-time |