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NKU Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
KWC | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 41% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Thomas More | ||
| 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
- Thomas More University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,958 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Thomas More than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($34,060.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Thomas More ($20,735 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 11.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,014 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Thomas More University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 19% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($23,834 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 32 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $16,000 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More 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/