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OBU Kentucky Murray State University Missouri State University-Springfield Campbellsville University IWU Oklahoma City University| Kentucky Wesleyan College | College of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
KWC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | N/A |
Diversity |
KWC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 43% | ||
Campus |
KWC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Ozarks is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,487 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or College of the Ozarks?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 51.7% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at KWC than College of the Ozarks ($30,040.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than KWC ($12,611 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 36.3% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,200 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 6.8% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($20,036 vs. $18,754)
KWC vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or KWC .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 21 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
KWC vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and KWC.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $1,700 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/