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Overview |
Lewis University | KWC | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Lewis University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $236 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Lewis University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 813 students)
Lewis University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or KWC?
- Lewis University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Lewis University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($36,320.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than KWC ($19,184 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 7% lower than costs at Lewis University ($11,175 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($26,423 vs. $20,036)
Lewis University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 3 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Lewis University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
Lewis University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University or KWC? 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 KWC and Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $13,000 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,718 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,625)
- KWC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($236 vs. $254)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/