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ORU Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU Missouri State University-Springfield| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Evangel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Evangel University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 2,157 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | evangel.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Evangel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $25,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $25,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $9,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $18,748 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $20,158 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | Evangel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 1,166 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 40.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Evangel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Evangel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $23,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $238 |
Diversity |
KWC | Evangel University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
KWC | Evangel University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 43% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Evangel University | ||
| 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
- Evangel University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,157 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Evangel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Evangel University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Evangel University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $25,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at KWC than Evangel University ($31,900.00 vs. $25,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Evangel University than KWC ($18,748 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Evangel University are 25.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,176 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Evangel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Evangel University ($22,561 vs. $20,158)
KWC vs. Evangel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Evangel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evangel University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Evangel University (1064) is 16 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Evangel University (23)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Evangel University (3.3)
- Evangel University has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. Evangel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Evangel University? 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 Evangel University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Evangel University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Evangel University earn on average $800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $158 lower median federal student loan debt than Evangel University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,065)
- KWC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Evangel University graduates. ($236 vs. $238)
- More Evangel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/