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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | KWC | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,304 | 834 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,712 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,454 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,483 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,321 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,442 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,601 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 12,445 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $236 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Indiana State | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (8,304 students vs. 834 students)
Indiana State vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 228.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $9,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at KWC than Indiana State University ($31,900.00 vs. $21,454.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than KWC ($13,321 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($11,483 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 97.2% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($22,561 vs. $11,442)
Indiana State vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 138 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming KWC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than KWC (67%)
Indiana State vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Indiana State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $813 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,720)
- KWC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($236 vs. $245)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/