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Dean College Western New England University RIC Kentucky Westfield State University SCSU Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU Lasell College| Kentucky Wesleyan College | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | AIC | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $41,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $41,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $16,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $21,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $34,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
KWC | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 2,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 14% |
Students |
KWC | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 47% | ||
Campus |
KWC | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or AIC?
- American International College is 31.6% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at AIC than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($41,970.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than AIC ($20,867 vs. $21,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 41.1% lower than costs at American International College ($11,526 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than American International College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 50.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($34,009 vs. $22,561)
KWC vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 161 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or AIC? 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 AIC and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than American International College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $7,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/