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Lindenwood University DBU Baker Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU CMU - CLAS MidlandU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Missouri Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 5,641 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $31,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $31,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $26,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $21,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 1,195 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 910/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $224 |
Diversity |
KWC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 12% |
Students |
KWC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Missouri Baptist 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
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (5,641 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Missouri Baptist University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $31,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at KWC than Missouri Baptist University ($31,900.00 vs. $31,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Missouri Baptist University ($20,867 vs. $26,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 24.4% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($11,526 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Missouri Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Missouri Baptist University ($22,561 vs. $21,169)
KWC vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 87 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Missouri Baptist University (64.1%)
KWC vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Missouri Baptist University (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $400 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $1,157 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,907)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($224 vs. $236)
- More Missouri Baptist University 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/