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Overview |
Luther Rice University | KWC | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,138 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,138 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,736 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,935 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,609 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3%Open | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 556 students)
Luther Rice University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 249.1% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.1% higher at KWC than Luther Rice University ($31,900.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther Rice University than KWC ($3,935 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 45.2% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($11,526 vs. $16,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Luther Rice University (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 196.5% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($22,561 vs. $7,609)
Luther Rice University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Luther Rice University .
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Luther Rice University (34.3%)
Luther Rice University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Luther Rice University (44% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $3,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther Rice University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Luther Rice University graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/