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Overview |
KWC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KWC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KWC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 43.1% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($43,000.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($20,735 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 15.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,175 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 77.9% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($35,641 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 58 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $3,500 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University 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/