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Kentucky Wake Forest DePaul Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU Allegheny Wesleyan College| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Miami University Hamilton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 2,374 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $6,593 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $18,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $8,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $12,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $4,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
KWC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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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 | 3.23 | ||
| 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 | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $255 |
Diversity |
KWC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KWC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Miami University Hamilton is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,374 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Miami University-Hamilton?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 383.8% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $6,593.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at KWC than Miami University Hamilton ($31,900.00 vs. $18,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than KWC ($12,407 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miami University Hamilton are 30.2% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,852 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Miami University Hamilton (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 424.7% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($22,561 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or KWC .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
KWC vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Miami University Hamilton (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $15,800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,843 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,750)
- KWC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($236 vs. $255)
- More Miami University-Hamilton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/