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WPI Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,850 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $33,225 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $33,225 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $17,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $36,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $11,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
KWC | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 2,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 1,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 72.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 26.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $206 |
Diversity |
KWC | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
KWC | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 45% | ||
Campus |
KWC | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England Institute of Technology is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,850 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 4.2% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($33,225.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at New England Tech than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($33,225.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than New England Tech ($20,867 vs. $36,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 47.8% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($11,526 vs. $17,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than New England Institute of Technology (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 93.7% larger than aid received New England Institute of Technology ($22,561 vs. $11,646)
KWC vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or KWC .
- New England Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and KWC.
- Graduates from New England Institute of Technology earn on average $4,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,500)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,907 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,907)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($206 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/