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Overview |
KWC | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 2,877 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #650 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | mountsaintvincent.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $17,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $33,566 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
KWC | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,465 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 3,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 943/1216 | ||
| 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 |
KWC | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KWC | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 18% | ||
Campus |
KWC | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| 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
- College of Mount Saint Vincent is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,877 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or College of Mount Saint Vincent?
- College of Mount Saint Vincent is 31.5% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at College of Mount Saint Vincent than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($39,500.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount Saint Vincent than KWC ($17,084 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 20.8% lower than costs at College of Mount Saint Vincent ($11,175 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than College of Mount Saint Vincent (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount Saint Vincent students is 67.5% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($33,566 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or College of Mount Saint Vincent? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount Saint Vincent or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 142 points higher than at College of Mount Saint Vincent (906)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (20)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (3.14)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or College of Mount Saint Vincent? 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent and KWC.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount Saint Vincent is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College of Mount Saint Vincent earn on average $17,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/