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Overview |
KWC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
KWC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $232 |
Diversity |
KWC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KWC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Austin Peay State University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 340.7% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143% higher at KWC than Austin Peay State University ($30,040.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than KWC ($16,140 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 9.8% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($11,175 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Austin Peay State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 95.8% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($20,036 vs. $10,232)
KWC vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Austin Peay State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin Peay State University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 37 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Austin Peay State University? 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 Austin Peay State University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Austin Peay State University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,907)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($232 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/