Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Doane University Kentucky Murray State University Bellevue University Campbellsville University IWU Missouri Baptist University| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
KWC | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
KWC | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $37,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | MidlandU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
KWC | MidlandU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
KWC | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | MidlandU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 21% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 24% |
Students |
KWC | MidlandU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 47% | ||
Campus |
KWC | MidlandU | ||
| 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
- Midland University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at MidlandU than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($37,500.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than MidlandU ($20,735 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 11% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,066 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 35% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($27,057 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 86 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
KWC vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is the same as at Midland University (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $4,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/