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Union College La Sierra University DUofC Kentucky California Baptist University Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Pacific Union College | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | KWC | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 |
PUC | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $236 |
Diversity |
PUC | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
PUC | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 32% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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
- Pacific Union College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (870 students vs. 813 students)
PUC vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or KWC?
- Pacific Union College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at PUC than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($32,655.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than PUC ($20,735 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 20.5% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,273 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 16.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($23,383 vs. $20,036)
PUC vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 64 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at PUC (3.24)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $20,700 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $7,093 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($22,907 vs. $30,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($236 vs. $310)
- More PUC 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/