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IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Kentucky Ship IUPUI Murray State University BSU Campbellsville University IWU| Indiana University East | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | KWC | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $236 |
Diversity |
IU East | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
IU East | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 32% | ||
Campus |
IU East | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 813 students)
IU East vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 313% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at KWC than Indiana University East ($30,040.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than KWC ($8,837 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 18.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,412 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 154.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($20,036 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 87 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KWC (3.3)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than KWC (68.5%)
IU East vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Indiana University East (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $5,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,907)
- IU East graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($211 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/