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Fisher Alfred University Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University SUNY at Geneseo SUNY College at Oswego Siena College| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Saint Bonaventure University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/32 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
KWC | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
KWC | St. Bona | ||
| 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
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at St. Bona than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($37,620.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than St. Bona ($20,735 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 29.3% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,175 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 37.8% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($27,605 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 18 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at KWC (3.3)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and KWC.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $10,300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/