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Overview |
KWC | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
KWC | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $239 |
Diversity |
KWC | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 20% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Marshall University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 317.8% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at KWC than Marshall University ($30,040.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than KWC ($8,756 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,175 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 78.6% larger than aid received Marshall University ($20,036 vs. $11,221)
KWC vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 20 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Marshall 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 Marshall University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is the same as at Marshall University (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $1,700 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $227 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,134)
- KWC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($236 vs. $239)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/