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Concordia University-Seward Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Crown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Crown College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Saint Bonifacius, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #941 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | crown.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Crown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $28,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $28,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $25,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $17,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Crown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,278 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Crown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Crown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
KWC | Crown College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | Crown College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 47% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Crown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Crown College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Crown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Crown College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Crown College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $28,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at KWC than Crown College ($30,040.00 vs. $28,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Crown College ($20,735 vs. $25,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crown College are 12.3% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,950 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Crown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Crown College ($20,036 vs. $17,533)
KWC vs. Crown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Crown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crown College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 29 points higher than at Crown College (1019)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Crown College (22)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Crown College (3.22)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Crown College (66.6%)
KWC vs. Crown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Crown College? 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 Crown College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Crown College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Crown College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,100)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Crown College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Crown College graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Crown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/