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MDC Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Palm Beach State College Louisville UTC Valencia College NKU University of Southern Indiana Middle Tennessee State University Austin Peay State University| Broward College | Western Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | WKU | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,140 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,934 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,192 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $250 |
Diversity |
BC | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
BC | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (29,140 students vs. 16,759 students)
BC vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 481.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.8% higher at WKU than Broward College ($27,000.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than BC ($12,054 vs. $18,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 61.9% lower than costs at Broward College ($12,043 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Broward College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 241.7% larger than aid received Broward College ($10,906 vs. $3,192)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or BC .
BC vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Broward College earn on average $300 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $37,100)
- Broward College students graduate with a $18,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($6,000 vs. $24,250)
- BC graduates are paying $188 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($62 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/