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Overview |
Vincennes University | KWC | ||
| Location | Vincennes, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,438 | 834 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vinu.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vincennes University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,330 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,733 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,708 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,932 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,681 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Vincennes University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.98 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Vincennes University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vincennes University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,884 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $236 |
Diversity |
Vincennes University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Vincennes University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Vincennes 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
- Vincennes University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (18,438 students vs. 834 students)
Vincennes University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vincennes University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 403.9% more expensive to attend than Vincennes University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $6,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at KWC than Vincennes University ($31,900.00 vs. $15,733.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vincennes University than KWC ($10,932 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 10.3% lower than costs at Vincennes University ($11,526 vs. $12,708)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Vincennes University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 159.9% larger than aid received Vincennes University ($22,561 vs. $8,681)
Which college is harder to get into, Vincennes University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Vincennes University .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Vincennes University (2.98)
Vincennes University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vincennes 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 Vincennes University.
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Vincennes University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $34,800)
- Vincennes University students graduate with a $9,023 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($13,884 vs. $22,907)
- Vincennes University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($143 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vincennes University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/