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Overview |
KWC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
KWC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $217 |
Diversity |
KWC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
KWC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
KWC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 156.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at KWC than University of Missouri St Louis ($30,040.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than KWC ($13,211 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 2.3% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,920 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 64.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($20,036 vs. $12,205)
KWC vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or KWC .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 57 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
KWC vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 Missouri-St Louis and KWC.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $7,800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,500)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,920 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,907)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($217 vs. $236)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/