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WKU Eastern Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Lindsey Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 4,055 | ||
| 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 | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $26,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $26,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $9,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $14,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $25,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $194 |
Diversity |
KWC | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 18% |
Students |
KWC | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 15% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| 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
- Lindsey Wilson College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (4,055 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Lindsey Wilson College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Lindsey Wilson College for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $26,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at KWC than Lindsey Wilson College ($31,900.00 vs. $26,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than KWC ($14,422 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 15.5% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,978 vs. $11,526)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Lindsey Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 12.4% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($25,355 vs. $22,561)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or KWC .
- Accepted freshman Lindsey Wilson College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KWC (3.3)
KWC vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $4,083 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($18,824 vs. $22,907)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($194 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson 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/