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Overview |
KWC | UTC | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
KWC | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
KWC | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $214 |
Diversity |
KWC | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KWC | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or UTC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 287.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at KWC than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($31,900.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than KWC ($13,801 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 14.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,052 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 129.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($22,561 vs. $9,834)
KWC vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or KWC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 39 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at KWC (3.3)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or UTC? 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 UTC and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $2,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,500)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,115 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,792 vs. $22,907)
- UTC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($214 vs. $236)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/