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Shaw University Wesleyan University ECU Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Chowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $27,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $27,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $9,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $15,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $22,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 2,360 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 1,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 880/1145 | ||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $363 |
Diversity |
KWC | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Chowan University | ||
| 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
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 708 students)
KWC vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Chowan University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at KWC than Chowan University ($31,900.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than KWC ($15,845 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 18.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,710 vs. $11,526)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Chowan University ($22,561 vs. $22,026)
KWC vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 275 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming KWC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Chowan 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 Chowan University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Chowan University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $34,600)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $12,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $35,150)
- KWC graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($236 vs. $363)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/