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Overview |
KWC | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
KWC | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 9% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madonna University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Madonna University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at KWC than Madonna University ($30,040.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than KWC ($18,344 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 9.6% lower than costs at Madonna University ($11,175 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 1% larger than aid received Madonna University ($20,036 vs. $19,840)
KWC vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 18 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
KWC vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Madonna 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 Madonna University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Madonna University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $3,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/