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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | SBTS | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
KWC | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KWC | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | N/A |
Diversity |
KWC | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 78% | ||
Campus |
KWC | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (4,266 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or SBTS?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 163.5% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.5% higher at KWC than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($30,040.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than KWC ($17,299 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 50% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($7,450 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 425.6% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($20,036 vs. $3,812)
KWC vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or KWC .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or SBTS? 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 SBTS and KWC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/