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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Simmons College of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
KWC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 61.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | N/A |
Diversity |
KWC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 389 students)
KWC vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 99.3% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at KWC than Simmons College of Kentucky ($31,900.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than KWC ($19,083 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 41.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,136 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Simmons College of Kentucky (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 239.7% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($22,561 vs. $6,641)
KWC vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or KWC .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and KWC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/