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Overview |
KWC | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | multnomah.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $28,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $28,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $9,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $17,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 474 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $219 |
Diversity |
KWC | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 67% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 608 students)
KWC vs. Multnomah Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Multnomah Bible College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Multnomah Bible College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $28,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at KWC than Multnomah University ($30,040.00 vs. $28,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Multnomah Bible College ($20,735 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 12.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,920 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Multnomah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Multnomah University ($20,036 vs. $17,452)
KWC vs. Multnomah Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Multnomah Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Multnomah Bible College or KWC .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Multnomah Bible College (53.4%)
KWC vs. Multnomah Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Multnomah Bible 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 Multnomah Bible College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Multnomah University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $1,657 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,907)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($219 vs. $236)
- More Multnomah Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/