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Wheeling University OWU Capital University Ohio State Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Muskingum University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 2,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $30,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $30,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $12,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $20,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $24,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
KWC | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 2,623 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 2,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
KWC | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muskingum University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,108 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Muskingum?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at KWC than Muskingum University ($31,900.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than KWC ($20,269 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 8.9% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($11,526 vs. $12,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Muskingum University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($24,325 vs. $22,561)
KWC vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 64 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $1,600 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/