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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| International Business College | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IBC | KWC | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 186 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ibcfortwayne.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IBC | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,960 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,960 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,380 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
IBC | 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 |
IBC | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IBC | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,379 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $236 |
Diversity |
IBC | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
IBC | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
IBC | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than IBC based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 186 students)
IBC vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IBC or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 128.5% more expensive to attend than IBC for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $13,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at KWC than International Business College ($31,900.00 vs. $13,960.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Business College are 37.5% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,380 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than International Business College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received International Business College ($22,561 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IBC or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or IBC .
IBC vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IBC 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 IBC.
- The graduation rate at IBC is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $10,100 more per year than IBC graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $28,400)
- International Business College students graduate with a $11,528 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($11,379 vs. $22,907)
- IBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($117 vs. $236)
- More IBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/