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Overview |
Judson University | KWC | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $236 |
Diversity |
Judson University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Judson University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Judson University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (973 students vs. 813 students)
Judson University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at KWC than Judson University ($30,040.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than KWC ($19,268 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 1.3% lower than costs at Judson University ($11,175 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($21,123 vs. $20,036)
Judson University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 38 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $6,300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $93 lower median federal student loan debt than Judson University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Judson University graduates. ($236 vs. $237)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/