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Overview |
KWC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,098 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $5,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $10,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $10,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $11,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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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 | 3.04 | ||
| 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 | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
KWC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Harris Stowe State University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,098 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 449.2% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $5,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.6% higher at KWC than Harris Stowe State University ($31,900.00 vs. $10,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than KWC ($9,302 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 14.3% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,084 vs. $11,526)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Harris Stowe State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 99.2% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($22,561 vs. $11,326)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or KWC .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
KWC vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris-Stowe State University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Harris Stowe State University (44% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $30,100)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,025)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/