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Overview |
KWC | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
KWC | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $242 |
Diversity |
KWC | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 9% | ||
Campus |
KWC | UT Martin | ||
| 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 Martin is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or UT Martin?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 258.6% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.4% higher at KWC than The University of Tennessee Martin ($30,040.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than KWC ($12,619 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 57.8% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($7,082 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 116.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($20,036 vs. $9,261)
KWC vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or KWC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 2 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KWC (3.3)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and KWC.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn on average $600 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $593 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,500)
- KWC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($236 vs. $242)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/