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Overview |
KWC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $232 |
Diversity |
KWC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 16% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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 State University Springfield is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 301.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at KWC than Missouri State University Springfield ($30,040.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than KWC ($17,677 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 14.2% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,782 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 148.9% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($20,036 vs. $8,049)
KWC vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 42 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 State University-Springfield and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $3,600 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,500)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,907)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($232 vs. $236)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/