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Overview |
KWC | The University of Findlay | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Findlay, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 4,869 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | findlay.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | The University of Findlay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $36,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $36,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $24,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $26,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,609 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 3,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1010/1213 | ||
| 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 | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | The University of Findlay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
KWC | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
KWC | The University of Findlay | ||
| 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
- The University of Findlay is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (4,869 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. The University of Findlay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or The University of Findlay?
- The University of Findlay is 20.6% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($36,236.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at The University of Findlay than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($36,236.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than The University of Findlay ($20,735 vs. $24,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Findlay are 4.2% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,720 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as The University of Findlay (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 34.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($26,989 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. The University of Findlay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or The University of Findlay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Findlay or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 1 points higher than at The University of Findlay (1047)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at The University of Findlay (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at KWC (3.3)
- The University of Findlay has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. The University of Findlay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or The University of Findlay? 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 The University of Findlay and KWC.
- The graduation rate at The University of Findlay is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from The University of Findlay earn on average $8,000 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Findlay graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Findlay graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/