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Overview |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $20,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $20,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $8,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $23,920 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $13,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 2,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 2,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 850/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $261 |
Diversity |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
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 (1,572 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Columbia College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at KWC than Columbia College ($31,900.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Columbia College ($20,867 vs. $23,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 34.8% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,550 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Columbia College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 61.6% larger than aid received Columbia College ($22,561 vs. $13,961)
KWC vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
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 .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 77 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than KWC (67%)
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 Columbia College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $34,700)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,357 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,264)
- KWC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($236 vs. $261)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/