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Overview |
KWC | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
KWC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Otterbein University | ||
| 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Otterbein University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($33,824.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Otterbein University ($20,735 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 7.3% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,175 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($24,060 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 72 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Otterbein University? 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 Otterbein University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $6,300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/