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Kentucky Murray State University Lees-McRae College Campbellsville University IWU WCU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Brevard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 965/1155 | ||
| 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 | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
KWC | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
KWC | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 49% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Brevard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Brevard College based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 759 students)
KWC vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Brevard College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at KWC than Brevard College ($30,040.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Brevard College ($20,735 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 11% lower than costs at Brevard College ($11,175 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Brevard College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 0% larger than aid received Brevard College ($20,036 vs. $20,027)
KWC vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or KWC .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
KWC vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Brevard 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 Brevard College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Brevard College (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $32,100)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/