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AU Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | SWU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
KWC | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 42% | ||
Campus |
KWC | SWU | ||
| 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
- Southern Wesleyan University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or SWU?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 13.3% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at KWC than Southern Wesleyan University ($30,040.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than KWC ($17,639 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 15.8% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,650 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 2% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($20,036 vs. $19,636)
KWC vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or KWC .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than SWU (51.2%)
KWC vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or SWU? 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 SWU and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $6,300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/