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Overview |
Tuskegee University | KWC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $236 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 813 students)
Tuskegee University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 53.3% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at KWC than Tuskegee University ($30,040.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Tuskegee University ($20,735 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 13.5% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,844 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 216.6% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($20,036 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 93 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Tuskegee University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $2,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $9,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $32,122)
- KWC graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($236 vs. $332)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/