Best private colleges in Kansas

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- Location: North Newton, KS
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Net price: $24,508
- SAT range: 990-1160
- Niche grade:  B-
#16. Bethel College - Kansas
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- Location: Hesston, KS
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net price: $23,000
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  B-
#15. Hesston College
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- Location: Salina, KS
- Acceptance rate: 68%
- Net price: $23,803
- SAT range: 970-1110
- Niche grade:  B-
#7. Kansas Wesleyan University
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- Location: Sterling, KS
- Acceptance rate: 47%
- Net price: $22,377
- SAT range: 900-1080
- Niche grade:  B-
#6. Sterling College - Kansas
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- Location: Hillsboro, KS
- Acceptance rate: 54%
- Net price: $20,919
- SAT range: 900-1100
- Niche grade:  B-
#5. Tabor College
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- Location: Baldwin City, KS
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Net price: $24,865
- SAT range: 970-1130
- Niche grade:  B-
#4. Baker University
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- Location: Wichita, KS
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Net price: $22,647
- SAT range: 960-1140
- Niche grade:  B
#3. Friends University
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- Location: Wichita, KS
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $17,372
- SAT range: 980-1190
- Niche grade:  B
#2. Newman University
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- Location: Olathe, KS
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Net price: $28,554
- SAT range: 910-990
- Niche grade:  B+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. MidAmerica Nazarene University
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