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Overview |
KWC | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 915/1185 | ||
| 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 | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Saint John's | ||
| 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 69.6% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Saint John's than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($50,950.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Saint John's ($20,735 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 6.4% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($11,175 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Saint Johns University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 87.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($37,533 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 100 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (80% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $25,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/