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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
KWC | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $183 |
Diversity |
KWC | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 253 students)
KWC vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Hiwassee College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at KWC than Hiwassee College ($31,900.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 44.3% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($7,987 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Hiwassee College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($22,561 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 101 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
KWC vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and KWC.
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $5,157 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,907)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($183 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/