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Overview |
KWC | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
KWC | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
KWC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $191 |
Diversity |
KWC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
KWC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
KWC | LGCNHS | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 1.2% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at LGCNHS than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($30,408.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than LGCNHS ($20,735 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 1.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($11,000 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 226.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($20,036 vs. $6,133)
KWC vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or KWC .
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
KWC vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and KWC.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $12,800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $38,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $4,407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($18,500 vs. $22,907)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($191 vs. $236)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/