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Overview |
KWC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,799 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $7,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $14,962 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $10,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $12,673 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $6,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
KWC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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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 | 2.75 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $247 |
Diversity |
KWC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KWC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| 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
- Lincoln University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,799 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 332.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $7,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at KWC than Lincoln University ($31,900.00 vs. $14,962.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than KWC ($12,673 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 9.2% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,552 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Lincoln University (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 260.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($22,561 vs. $6,263)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or KWC .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
KWC vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Lincoln University (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $31,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,053 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,960)
- KWC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($236 vs. $247)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/