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Overview |
KWC | Linfield | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
KWC | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 13% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KWC | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Linfield | ||
| 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
- Linfield University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 55.5% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Linfield than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($46,700.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Linfield ($20,735 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 21.7% lower than costs at Linfield University ($11,175 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 48.5% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($29,744 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 13 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Linfield? 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 Linfield and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $17,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/