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Notre Dame College Palm Beach Atlantic Kentucky Murray State University Wesleyan University Campbellsville University IWU| Wesleyan College | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan College | KWC | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $236 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (813 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at KWC than Wesleyan College ($30,040.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than KWC ($13,900 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 1.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,996 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 23.8% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($24,800 vs. $20,036)
Wesleyan College vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,100)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,593 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,500)
- KWC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($236 vs. $263)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/