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Overview |
KWC | ASU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
KWC | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $211 |
Diversity |
KWC | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KWC | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
KWC | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or ASU?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 608.2% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at KWC than Appalachian State University ($30,040.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than KWC ($13,084 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 3.6% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,175 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 169.2% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($20,036 vs. $7,443)
KWC vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 109 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at KWC (3.3)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or ASU? 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 ASU and KWC.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,500)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,907)
- ASU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($211 vs. $236)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/