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Overview |
KWC | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
KWC | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $199 |
Diversity |
KWC | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delta State University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,556 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Delta State University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 256.1% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.1% higher at KWC than Delta State University ($30,040.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than KWC ($14,138 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 34.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,317 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Delta State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 132.1% larger than aid received Delta State University ($20,036 vs. $8,631)
KWC vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 78 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Delta State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Delta State University? 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 Delta State University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Delta State University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $800 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $3,639 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($19,268 vs. $22,907)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($199 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/