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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Northwest Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | NCU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $245 |
Diversity |
KWC | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KWC | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
KWC | NCU | ||
| 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
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 699 students)
KWC vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at NCU than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($33,000.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than NCU ($20,735 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 6.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,480 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 3% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($20,642 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 56 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than NCU (66.8%)
KWC vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or NCU? 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 NCU and KWC.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $7,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $824 lower median federal student loan debt than NCU graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,731)
- KWC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than NCU graduates. ($236 vs. $245)
- More NCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/