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Overview |
KWC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 |
KWC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
KWC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Lindenwood University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 57.3% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at KWC than Lindenwood University ($30,040.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than KWC ($18,016 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 9.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,200 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($20,036 vs. $15,840)
KWC vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 5 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $5,600 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/