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Overview |
KWC | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 10,997 | ||
| 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 Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $11,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $11,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $7,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $14,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
KWC | AIU Online | ||
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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 Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 34:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| 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 Online | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
KWC | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 94% | ||
Campus |
KWC | AIU Online | ||
| 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
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (10,997 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or AIU Online?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 173.8% more expensive to attend than AIU Online for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $11,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.8% higher at KWC than American InterContinental University Online ($31,900.00 vs. $11,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Online than KWC ($14,394 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 44.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($7,965 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than American InterContinental University Online (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 244.6% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($22,561 vs. $6,547)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or KWC .
KWC vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or AIU Online? 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 Online and KWC.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online 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 Online graduates. ($22,907 vs. $32,981)
- KWC graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($236 vs. $341)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online 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/