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Overview |
KWC | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $38,321 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $38,321 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $24,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $31,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
KWC | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Adrian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adrian College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Adrian College than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($38,321.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Adrian College ($20,735 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 16.2% lower than costs at Adrian College ($11,175 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 57.5% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($31,555 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 40 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Adrian College (22)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Adrian College? 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 Adrian College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Adrian College earn on average $1,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/