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Overview |
Anderson University | KWC | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Anderson University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Anderson University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 813 students)
Anderson University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or KWC?
- Anderson University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Anderson University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($33,070.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Anderson University ($20,735 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 2.2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,175 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($26,629 vs. $20,036)
Anderson University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 2 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/