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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| East West University | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
East-West University | KWC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 528 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastwest.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
East-West University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,750 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,750 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,991 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,140 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,929 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
East-West University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.67 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
East-West University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East-West University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,332 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $236 |
Diversity |
East-West University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
East-West University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
East-West University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than East-West University based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 528 students)
East-West University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East-West University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 28.9% more expensive to attend than East-West University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $24,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at KWC than East West University ($31,900.00 vs. $24,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than East-West University ($20,867 vs. $23,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 28.2% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,991 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than East West University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 184.5% larger than aid received East West University ($22,561 vs. $7,929)
Which college is harder to get into, East-West University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or East-West University .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at East-West University (2.67)
East-West University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East-West 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 East-West University.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than East West University (44% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $11,200 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $27,300)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,425 lower median federal student loan debt than East-West University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,332)
- KWC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than East-West University graduates. ($236 vs. $251)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/