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Overview |
KWC | Union College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
KWC | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KWC | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 63% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Union College?
- Union College is 111.7% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Union College than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($63,603.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Union College ($20,735 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 41.1% lower than costs at Union College ($11,175 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 87.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($37,530 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or KWC .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Union College (46.5%)
KWC vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Union 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 Union College and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (86% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $35,700 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/