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Overview |
KWC | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 9,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | maryville.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $24,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $24,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $26,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $17,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
KWC | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 4,175 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 3,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $23,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $244 |
Diversity |
KWC | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
KWC | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 36% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maryville University of Saint Louis is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (9,959 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Maryville University of Saint Louis?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Maryville University of Saint Louis for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at KWC than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($30,040.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($20,735 vs. $26,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 7.4% lower than costs at Maryville University of Saint Louis ($11,175 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Maryville University of Saint Louis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Maryville University of Saint Louis ($20,036 vs. $17,914)
KWC vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Maryville University of Saint Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville University of Saint Louis or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Maryville University of Saint Louis (1145) is 97 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Maryville University of Saint Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville University of Saint Louis students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Maryville University of Saint Louis? 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Maryville University of Saint Louis is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Maryville University of Saint Louis earn on average $12,000 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $767 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,674)
- KWC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates. ($236 vs. $244)
- More Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/