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Kentucky UVA Murray State University Campbellsville University Roanoke College IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | SVU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $244 |
Diversity |
KWC | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 73% | ||
Campus |
KWC | SVU | ||
| 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
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or SVU?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 59.3% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at KWC than Southern Virginia University ($30,040.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than SVU ($20,735 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 22.1% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,150 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 144.7% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($20,036 vs. $8,188)
KWC vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 7 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or SVU? 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 SVU and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Southern Virginia University (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $2,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $747 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,654)
- KWC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($236 vs. $244)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/