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Wingate University ECU Newberry College Catawba College BAC Kentucky Methodist Murray State University UNCG Campbellsville University IWU Peace College| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Barton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Barton College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $35,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $23,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $24,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 2,228 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
KWC | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barton College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,259 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Barton College?
- Barton College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($35,600.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Barton College than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($35,600.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Barton College ($20,867 vs. $23,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 13.2% lower than costs at Barton College ($11,526 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Barton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 7.9% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($24,334 vs. $22,561)
KWC vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 89 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Barton 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 Barton College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Barton College earn on average $200 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/