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Central Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU OKWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 6,046 | ||
| 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 | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $8,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $22,655 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $14,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $227 |
Diversity |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Columbia College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at KWC than Columbia College ($31,900.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Columbia College ($20,867 vs. $22,655)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 29.9% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,874 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 54.9% larger than aid received Columbia College ($22,561 vs. $14,569)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or KWC .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at KWC (3.3)
KWC vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Columbia 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 Columbia College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Columbia College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $3,300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $38,500)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $873 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($22,034 vs. $22,907)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($227 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/