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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | KWC | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,539 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,120 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,120 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,760 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,992 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,692 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1118 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $236 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,539 students vs. 834 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or KWC?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($35,120.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($35,120.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($20,867 vs. $29,992)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 7.1% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,760 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 5% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($23,692 vs. $22,561)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 33 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than KWC (67%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is the same as at Kentucky Wesleyan College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $8,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,500)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $4,157 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,907)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($193 vs. $236)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/