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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | UNG | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
KWC | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $170 |
Diversity |
KWC | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
KWC | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or UNG?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 637.4% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at KWC than University of North Georgia ($30,040.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than KWC ($11,721 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 6.9% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,175 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 164.5% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($20,036 vs. $7,574)
KWC vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 35 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KWC (3.3)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or UNG? 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 UNG and KWC.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $5,600 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,500)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $6,407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($16,500 vs. $22,907)
- UNG graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($170 vs. $236)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/