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Overview |
KWC | Salem College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KWC | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 22% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 469 students)
KWC vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Salem College?
- Salem College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Salem College than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($30,500.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than KWC ($18,354 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 10.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,175 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 50% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($30,048 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 71 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Salem 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 Salem College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $35,000)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/