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Overview |
KWC | Urbana University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Urbana, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | urbana.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Urbana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $23,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $23,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
KWC | Urbana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KWC | Urbana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Urbana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $274 |
Diversity |
KWC | Urbana University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
KWC | Urbana University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Urbana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Urbana University based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 587 students)
KWC vs. Urbana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Urbana University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Urbana University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $23,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at KWC than Urbana University ($31,900.00 vs. $23,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Urbana University are 15.3% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,998 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Urbana University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Urbana University ($22,561 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Urbana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Urbana University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 83 points higher than at Urbana University (965)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Urbana University (21)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Urbana University (3.14)
KWC vs. Urbana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Urbana University? 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 Urbana University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Urbana University (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Urbana University earn on average $500 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,593 lower median federal student loan debt than Urbana University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $26,500)
- KWC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Urbana University graduates. ($236 vs. $274)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Urbana University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/