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Peace College Kentucky AU Murray State University Wingate University Ferrum College Campbellsville University IWU ECU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $34,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $34,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $12,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $29,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 2,417 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 1,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $234 |
Diversity |
KWC | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
KWC | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
KWC | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,345 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($34,936.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($34,936.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than KWC ($19,111 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 11% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($11,526 vs. $12,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 29.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($29,177 vs. $22,561)
KWC vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 170 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming KWC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (44% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $4,700 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,500)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $189 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($22,718 vs. $22,907)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($234 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/