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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Cox College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Cox College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 795 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $11,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $11,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
KWC | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 60% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| 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 | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $208 |
Diversity |
KWC | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
KWC | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 795 students)
KWC vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Cox College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 171.3% more expensive to attend than Cox College for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $11,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.3% higher at KWC than Cox College ($31,900.00 vs. $11,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 9.1% lower than costs at Cox College ($11,526 vs. $12,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Cox College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($22,561 vs. $0)
KWC vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or KWC .
- Cox College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Cox 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 Cox College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (92% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Cox College earn on average $2,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,500)
- Cox College students graduate with a $2,723 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,184 vs. $22,907)
- Cox College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($208 vs. $236)
- More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/