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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 671 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $31,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $31,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $16,844 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $32,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
KWC | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 60.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $319 |
Diversity |
KWC | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 20% |
Students |
KWC | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 80% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 671 students)
KWC vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($31,920.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Bethany College than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($31,920.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than KWC ($16,844 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 12.2% lower than costs at Bethany College ($11,526 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Bethany College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 43.1% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($32,293 vs. $22,561)
KWC vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 141 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Bethany College (60.5%)
KWC vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Bethany 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 Bethany College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $5,500 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $7,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $30,884)
- KWC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($236 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/