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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Spalding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Spalding | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 858/1105 | ||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
KWC | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KWC | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Spalding | ||
| 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
- Spalding University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Spalding?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at KWC than Spalding University ($30,040.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Spalding ($20,735 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 34.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,300 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Spalding University ($20,036 vs. $16,307)
KWC vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 78 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Spalding? 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 Spalding and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Spalding University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $6,800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/