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UT Arlington UNT Tarleton Wayland Baptist University Kentucky Friends University Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU MSU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Texas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
KWC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
KWC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($32,960.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Texas Wesleyan University ($20,867 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 13% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($11,526 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($29,348 vs. $22,561)
KWC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 45 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
KWC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $5,700 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,999)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/