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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Hickey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Hickey College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | hickeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Hickey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $13,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $8,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
KWC | Hickey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | - | ||
| Admitted | 983 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Hickey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Hickey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $139 |
Diversity |
KWC | Hickey College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KWC | Hickey College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
KWC | Hickey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Hickey College based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 246 students)
KWC vs. Hickey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Hickey College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 115.8% more expensive to attend than Hickey College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at KWC than Hickey College ($30,040.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hickey College than KWC ($16,762 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hickey College are 33.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,360 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Hickey College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 311.8% larger than aid received Hickey College ($20,036 vs. $4,866)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Hickey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hickey College or KWC .
KWC vs. Hickey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Hickey 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 Hickey College and KWC.
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Hickey College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $31,500)
- Hickey College students graduate with a $9,407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($13,500 vs. $22,907)
- Hickey College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($139 vs. $236)
- More Hickey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/