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Overview |
KWC | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1073/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $271 |
Diversity |
KWC | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KWC | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Ashland College | ||
| 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
- Ashland University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Ashland College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at KWC than Ashland University ($30,040.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than KWC ($20,342 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 2.4% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,175 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Ashland University ($20,036 vs. $18,290)
KWC vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 3 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Ashland 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 Ashland College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $1,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $26,250)
- KWC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($236 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/