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CUW UWM CMA Alverno College Mount Mary College Lake Forest College Kentucky Murray State University IWU Campbellsville University SNC| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Stritch | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KWC | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Stritch than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($34,744.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than KWC ($20,002 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 25.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,900 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($28,670 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 20 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Stritch? 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 Stritch and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $14,000 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/