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Overview |
KWC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $268 |
Diversity |
KWC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KWC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| 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
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at KWC than Freed Hardeman University ($30,040.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than KWC ($18,556 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 40.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($7,950 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($20,036 vs. $17,349)
KWC vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 53 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $2,200 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $26,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/