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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University Kentucky Murray State University OKWU WSC Campbellsville University IWU Western Illinois University| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
KWC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 40% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,619 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Missouri Valley College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 49.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at KWC than Missouri Valley College ($31,900.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than KWC ($18,396 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 9.8% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,500 vs. $11,526)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($22,561 vs. $18,618)
KWC vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or KWC .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
KWC vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Missouri Valley College? 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 Valley College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Missouri Valley College (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/