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RU UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University AUM JMU Old Dominion Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU ETSU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 935/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
KWC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $215 |
Diversity |
KWC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
KWC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
KWC | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or UVa-Wise?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 428.1% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at KWC than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($31,900.00 vs. $26,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than KWC ($10,409 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 8.8% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,526 vs. $12,535)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 64.7% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($22,561 vs. $13,702)
KWC vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 106 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at KWC (3.3)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $3,600 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,500)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $2,080 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,827 vs. $22,907)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($215 vs. $236)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/