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Tennessee Louisville IU UC Auburn Alabama WKU Purdue Ohio State Michigan State Virginia Tech NKU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | University of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
KWC | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $235 |
Diversity |
KWC | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KWC | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 37% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Kentucky | ||
| 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 Kentucky is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Kentucky?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 161.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Kentucky than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($30,913.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than KWC ($18,693 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 31.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,175 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 42% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($20,036 vs. $14,114)
KWC vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or KWC .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 95 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $12,500 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,500)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $157 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $22,907)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($235 vs. $236)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/