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Overview |
KWC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $211 |
Diversity |
KWC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 22% |
Students |
KWC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
KWC | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 4.5% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at University of Charleston than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($31,400.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of Charleston ($20,735 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 9.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,200 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 11.9% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($22,422 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 54 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
KWC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and KWC.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $6,700 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,500)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,907)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($211 vs. $236)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/