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Overview |
Athens State University | KWC | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,955 | 834 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Athens State University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Athens State University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $236 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Athens State University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,955 students vs. 834 students)
Athens State University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at KWC than Athens State University ($31,900.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Athens State University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($22,561 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University or KWC? 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 KWC and Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,500)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $4,373 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($18,534 vs. $22,907)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($191 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/