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Overview |
Ozarks | KWC | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $236 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Ozarks | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | KWC | ||
| 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
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at KWC than University of the Ozarks ($30,040.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than KWC ($16,319 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 33.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,358 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 4.2% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($20,036 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 14 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $3,700 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,500)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($22,540 vs. $22,907)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($233 vs. $236)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/