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Overview |
Huntington University | KWC | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntington University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 |
Huntington University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Huntington University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Huntington University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,472 students vs. 813 students)
Huntington University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Huntington University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $27,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at KWC than Huntington University ($30,040.00 vs. $27,914.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huntington University than KWC ($20,066 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 17.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,500 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Huntington University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 1.8% larger than aid received Huntington University ($20,036 vs. $19,686)
Huntington University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 19 points higher than at Huntington University (1029)
- Incoming Huntington University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Huntington University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than KWC (68.5%)
Huntington University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,600)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntington University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Huntington University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/