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Alabama Mississippi State Tennessee Arkansas Auburn LSU Memphis Texas Tech Kentucky Georgia Clemson Florida State| Kentucky Wesleyan College | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
KWC | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $206 |
Diversity |
KWC | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 63% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Ole Miss?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 231.1% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at KWC than University of Mississippi ($30,040.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than KWC ($14,289 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($11,175 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 46% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($20,036 vs. $13,720)
KWC vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or KWC .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 70 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $14,200 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $38,500)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $2,907 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,907)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($206 vs. $236)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/