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Overview |
KWC | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KWC | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KWC | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 41% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Stephens College | ||
| 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
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 590 students)
KWC vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Stephens College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at KWC than Stephens College ($30,040.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Stephens College ($20,735 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 2.8% lower than costs at Stephens College ($11,175 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 29.1% larger than aid received Stephens College ($20,036 vs. $15,518)
KWC vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 12 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
KWC vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Stephens 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 Stephens College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,400)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/