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Overview |
Greenville University | KWC | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 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 |
Greenville University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $236 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 9% |
Students |
Greenville University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Greenville 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
- Greenville University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,088 students vs. 813 students)
Greenville University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at KWC than Greenville University ($30,040.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than KWC ($20,718 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 16.2% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,614 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($22,664 vs. $20,036)
Greenville University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 26 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
Greenville University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Greenville University earn on average $1,800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $193 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,100)
- KWC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($236 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/