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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University Kentucky UTSA Murray State University UH Campbellsville University| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | TLU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KWC | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
KWC | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at TLU than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($33,300.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than TLU ($20,735 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 1.4% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($11,175 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($23,729 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 42 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at KWC (3.3)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or TLU? 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 TLU and KWC.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $11,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/