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Overview |
KWC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 3,206 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $9,622 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $16,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $12,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $14,815 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $7,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
KWC | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KWC | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $245 |
Diversity |
KWC | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KWC | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (3,206 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Shawnee State University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 231.5% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $9,622.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at KWC than Shawnee State University ($31,900.00 vs. $16,157.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than KWC ($14,815 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 9.1% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($11,526 vs. $12,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 214.5% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($22,561 vs. $7,173)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or KWC .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
KWC vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Shawnee State University (44% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,300)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $805 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,712)
- KWC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($236 vs. $245)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/