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Westminster College Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | WWU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $22,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $22,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 1,133 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KWC | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $221 |
Diversity |
KWC | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 20% |
Students |
KWC | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
KWC | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,729 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or WWU?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at KWC than William Woods University ($31,900.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than WWU ($20,867 vs. $22,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 7.6% lower than costs at William Woods University ($11,526 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than William Woods University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 1.8% larger than aid received William Woods University ($22,561 vs. $22,166)
KWC vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 13 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KWC (3.3)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than KWC (67%)
KWC vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or WWU? 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 WWU and KWC.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $38,500)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $1,470 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($21,437 vs. $22,907)
- WWU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($221 vs. $236)
- More WWU 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/