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MBTS Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Moody Bible Institute | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Moody | KWC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,410 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,368 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,560 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Moody | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 324 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Moody | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $236 |
Diversity |
Moody | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 9% |
Students |
Moody | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Moody | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moody Bible Institute is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,410 students vs. 813 students)
Moody vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 119.6% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.6% higher at KWC than Moody Bible Institute ($30,040.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Moody ($20,735 vs. $21,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 12.8% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($11,175 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Moody Bible Institute (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 89.7% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($20,036 vs. $10,560)
Moody vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
Moody vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody or KWC? 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 KWC and Moody.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (67% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/