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Overview |
KWC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
KWC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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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 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KWC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $254 |
Diversity |
KWC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
KWC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 52% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Ohio Valley 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
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 273 students)
KWC vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Ohio Valley University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at KWC than Ohio Valley University ($30,040.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 21.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,190 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($20,036 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or KWC .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
KWC vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Ohio Valley University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,400)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,650)
- KWC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($236 vs. $254)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/