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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | American InterContinental University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $12,756 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $12,756 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $7,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
KWC | AIU Atlanta | ||
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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 | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
KWC | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $341 |
Diversity |
KWC | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
KWC | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KWC | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 729 students)
KWC vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or AIU Atlanta?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 150.1% more expensive to attend than AIU Atlanta for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $12,756.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.1% higher at KWC than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($31,900.00 vs. $12,756.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Atlanta than KWC ($15,590 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 43.1% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,057 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than American InterContinental University Atlanta (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 215% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($22,561 vs. $7,162)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or KWC .
KWC vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (44% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $8,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $10,074 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($22,907 vs. $32,981)
- KWC graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($236 vs. $341)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/