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Liberty University Samford University Union University Lipscomb Johnson University Bryan College AU Kentucky Palm Beach Atlantic Murray State University Xavier Campbellsville University| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Lee University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
KWC | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KWC | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 50% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lee University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Lee University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 43% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at KWC than Lee University ($30,040.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than KWC ($19,726 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 26.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,840 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Lee University ($20,036 vs. $14,042)
KWC vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 40 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Lee 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 Lee University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,100)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Lee University 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/