Kentucky Wesleyan College vs Spalding University

Kentucky Wesleyan College and Spalding University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Kentucky, offer distinct educational experiences. Kentucky Wesleyan, a private liberal arts college, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Spalding, a private Catholic university, offers a wider range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including popular majors like nursing and business. While Kentucky Wesleyan's student body is predominantly White, Spalding's student body is more diverse, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Kentucky Wesleyan College	Spalding University
Overview
Location	Owensboro, Kentucky	Louisville, Kentucky
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	55.0%	58.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	67.2%	89.8%
Application fees		$30
SAT range	920 - 1140	930 - 1100
ACT range	19 - 24	17 - 23
Students submitting SAT score	11.0%	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	73.0%	75.0%
Total number of applicants	1,361	695
Total number of admissions given out	915	624
Admitted students who chose to enroll	204	104
Yield rate	22.3%	16.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$42,070	$49,210
Average net price	$22,351	$24,822
Tuition	$28,400	$26,200
Room & board	$10,850	Room/dormitory: $4,800 Meal plan: $3,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $18,522	98.0% Average amount $15,939
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $7,311	71.0% Average amount $5,515
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $10,099	4.0% Average amount $17,647

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	811 Men 53.3% Women 46.7%	765 Men 31.6% Women 68.4%
Graduate students	N/A	797 Men 18.1% Women 81.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.6%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	499	334
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Indiana Illinois Ohio Georgia	Indiana Illinois Georgia Tennessee

Academics
Popular study areas	Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Physical Science Communication and Journalism	Health Professions Psychology Business Education Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	45.9%	42.5%
Dropout rate	18.2%	24.0%
Transferred out	35.4%	32.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,580 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,669 Year 2: $87,183 Year 3: $92,656 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,018 Year 2: $58,402 Year 3: $66,208 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,656 Year 2: $57,811 Year 3: $63,326 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,254 Year 2: $59,967 Year 3: $60,705 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,802 Year 2: $59,124 Year 3: $57,348 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,352 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $43,475 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,229 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $41,741 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $29,181 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $41,139 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,028 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $27,486 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $75,613 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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