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Wingate University Kentucky GWU Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU Mars Hill University| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Montreat College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
KWC | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
KWC | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Montreat College | ||
| 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
- Montreat College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Montreat College than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($30,250.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Montreat College ($20,735 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 4.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,670 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Montreat College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 14.4% larger than aid received Montreat College ($20,036 vs. $17,519)
KWC vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 88 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
KWC vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Montreat 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 Montreat College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Montreat College (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $2,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/