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Overview |
KWC | MCA | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
KWC | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | - | ||
| Admitted | 983 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
KWC | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $341 |
Diversity |
KWC | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KWC | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
KWC | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 116 students)
KWC vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 7.9% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at MCA than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($32,400.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 25.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,890 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($20,036 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or KWC .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at KWC (3.3)
KWC vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or MCA? 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 MCA and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Memphis College of Art (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $8,600 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $29,900)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $10,093 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($22,907 vs. $33,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($236 vs. $341)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/