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ETSU Kentucky Tennessee State University Murray State University Herzing University-Atlanta Campbellsville University IWU Austin Peay State University| Kentucky Wesleyan College | South College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | South College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 8,234 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $17,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $16,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $13,698 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
KWC | South College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
KWC | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $359 |
Diversity |
KWC | South College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 50% | ||
Campus |
KWC | South College | ||
| 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
- South College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (8,234 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or South College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 93.9% more expensive to attend than South College for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at KWC than South College ($31,900.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South College than KWC ($16,584 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 54.9% lower than costs at South College ($11,526 vs. $17,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than South College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 64.7% larger than aid received South College ($22,561 vs. $13,698)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or KWC .
KWC vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or South 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 South College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than South College (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $9,300 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $29,200)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $11,870 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $34,777)
- KWC graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($236 vs. $359)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/