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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | W&J | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 114.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at W&J than Kentucky Christian University ($49,612.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than W&J ($22,682 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 50.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($8,980 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 170.6% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($38,963 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Kentucky Christian University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University or W&J? 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 W&J and Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Kentucky Christian University (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $23,300 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/