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Overview |
KWC | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | cord.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $23,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $17,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 2,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1080/1218 | ||
| 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 | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
KWC | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia College at Moorhead is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,903 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Concordia College at Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Concordia College at Moorhead?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at KWC than Concordia College at Moorhead ($30,040.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Concordia College at Moorhead ($20,735 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College at Moorhead are 6.3% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,510 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Concordia College at Moorhead (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($20,036 vs. $17,756)
KWC vs. Concordia College at Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Concordia College at Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia College at Moorhead or KWC .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
KWC vs. Concordia College at Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Concordia College at Moorhead? 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 Concordia College at Moorhead and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (69% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $9,800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/