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Overview |
KWC | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $26,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $26,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $22,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $20,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 1,004 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 74.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $312 |
Diversity |
KWC | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KWC | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Lourdes University | ||
| 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
- Lourdes University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,014 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Lourdes University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at KWC than Lourdes University ($31,900.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Lourdes University ($20,867 vs. $22,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 5.2% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($11,526 vs. $12,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Lourdes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 10.6% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($22,561 vs. $20,402)
KWC vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 65 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Lourdes University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Lourdes University (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lourdes University earn on average $1,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $7,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $30,250)
- KWC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($236 vs. $312)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/