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Overview |
KWC | Presentation College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | presentation.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Presentation College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $22,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $22,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $27,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $9,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | Presentation College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 557 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 840/1130 | ||
| 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 | Presentation College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Presentation College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $271 |
Diversity |
KWC | Presentation College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
KWC | Presentation College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 70% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Presentation College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Presentation College based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 615 students)
KWC vs. Presentation College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Presentation College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Presentation College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $22,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at KWC than Presentation College ($30,040.00 vs. $22,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Presentation College ($20,735 vs. $27,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presentation College are 3.1% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,842 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Presentation College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 101% larger than aid received Presentation College ($20,036 vs. $9,967)
KWC vs. Presentation College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Presentation College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Presentation College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 123 points higher than at Presentation College (925)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Presentation College (20)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Presentation College (3.07)
- Presentation College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Presentation College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Presentation 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 Presentation College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Presentation College (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Presentation College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,400)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Presentation College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $26,250)
- KWC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Presentation College graduates. ($236 vs. $271)
- More Presentation College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/