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Overview |
Brescia University | WKU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Brescia University | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Brescia University | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $250 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Brescia University | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or WKU?
- Brescia University is 143% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Brescia University as Western Kentucky University ($27,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Brescia University ($12,625 vs. $16,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 5% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,540 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Brescia University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 135.7% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($24,180 vs. $10,260)
Brescia University vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 44 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia University 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 Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Brescia University (50% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $5,300 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $29,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($250 vs. $299)
- More Brescia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/