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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Sterling College | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | KWC | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 707 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,532 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,996 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,778 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SC | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 826 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 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 | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
SC | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $236 |
Diversity |
SC | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
SC | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SC | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 707 students)
SC vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than SC for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at KWC than Sterling College ($31,900.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than SC ($20,867 vs. $22,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 20.9% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,532 vs. $11,526)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 3.6% larger than aid received Sterling College ($22,561 vs. $21,778)
SC vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or SC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 58 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SC (22)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than SC (53%)
SC vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $1,100 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,400)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,756 lower median federal student loan debt than SC graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,663)
- KWC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than SC graduates. ($236 vs. $255)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/