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CCAD Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | AAC | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KWC | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
KWC | AAC | ||
| 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
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 263 students)
KWC vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 17.9% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at AAC than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($35,404.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than AAC ($20,735 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 6.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,500 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($20,036 vs. $17,764)
KWC vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 85 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or AAC? 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 AAC and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is the same as at Art Academy of Cincinnati (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $8,100 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $30,400)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/