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Overview |
KWC | Webster University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
KWC | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
KWC | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
KWC | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Webster University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at KWC than Webster University ($30,040.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Webster University ($20,735 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 10.9% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,175 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($20,944 vs. $20,036)
KWC vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 61 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Webster University (55.1%)
KWC vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Webster University? 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 Webster University and KWC.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $8,300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Webster University 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/