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Overview |
KWC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
KWC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
KWC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 39% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Emory and Henry College than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($34,500.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Emory and Henry College ($20,735 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 23.5% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,175 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 57.9% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($31,643 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 68 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $5,200 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/