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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC KSU USC Aiken Georgia State VSU NKU University of Southern Indiana Middle Tennessee State University| Augusta State University | Western Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | WKU | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
ASU | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 980/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $250 |
Diversity |
ASU | WKU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 37% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
ASU | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 146.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at WKU than Augusta State University ($27,000.00 vs. $16,416.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 8% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,250 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Augusta State University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($10,260 vs. $0)
ASU vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or ASU .
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or WKU? 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 WKU and ASU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Augusta State University (50% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/