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Lewis University Benedictine University Xavier Kentucky IPFW Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU North Central College| University of St Francis | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of St Francis | KWC | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
University of St Francis | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | 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
- University of St Francis is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 813 students)
University of St Francis vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or KWC?
- University of St Francis is 19.8% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at University of St Francis than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($36,000.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than KWC ($18,560 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 2.3% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($11,175 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 26.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($25,392 vs. $20,036)
University of St Francis vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 21 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming University of St Francis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Francis students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis 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 University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $12,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More University of St Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/