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Kent State Cleveland State Kentucky Ashland College Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU Saint Xavier University Notre Dame College| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Ursuline College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 975/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $289 |
Diversity |
KWC | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KWC | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 10% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Ursuline College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ursuline College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (950 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Ursuline College than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($36,390.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than KWC ($14,502 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 7.8% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($11,175 vs. $12,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Ursuline College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 60% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($32,059 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 41 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Ursuline College? 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 Ursuline College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $8,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $5,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $28,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($236 vs. $289)
- More Ursuline College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/