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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | WMU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
KWC | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $275 |
Diversity |
KWC | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 19% | ||
Campus |
KWC | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or WMU?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 106.8% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at KWC than Western Michigan University ($30,040.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than KWC ($20,030 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 0.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($11,102 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 194.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($20,036 vs. $6,813)
KWC vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 18 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KWC (3.3)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or WMU? 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 WMU and KWC.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $10,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,726 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($22,907 vs. $26,633)
- KWC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($236 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/