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Overview |
KWC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
KWC | Sierra Nevada 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 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KWC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $255 |
Diversity |
KWC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
KWC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 67% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 631 students)
KWC vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Sierra Nevada University?
- Sierra Nevada University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($34,319.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Sierra Nevada University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($34,319.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 23.7% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($11,175 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($20,036 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 36 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Sierra Nevada University (23)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
KWC vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Sierra Nevada University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Sierra Nevada University earn on average $5,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,843 lower median federal student loan debt than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,750)
- KWC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($236 vs. $255)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/