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Overview |
DeVry University-Illinois | WKU | ||
| Location | Chicago, Illinois | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | devry.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeVry University-Illinois | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,835 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,835 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,434 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
DeVry University-Illinois | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,795 | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | 4,236 | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.1% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 93.4% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeVry University-Illinois | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeVry University-Illinois | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 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 |
DeVry University-Illinois | WKU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 4% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 9% | ||
| 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 |
DeVry University-Illinois | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
DeVry University-Illinois | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than DeVry University-Illinois based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 0 students)
DeVry University-Illinois vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeVry University-Illinois or WKU?
- DeVry University Illinois is 38.5% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($15,835.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at WKU than DeVry University Illinois ($27,000.00 vs. $15,835.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeVry University Illinois are 87.2% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($6,434 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than DeVry University Illinois (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received DeVry University Illinois ($10,906 vs. $0)
DeVry University-Illinois vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeVry University-Illinois or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or DeVry University-Illinois .
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than DeVry University-Illinois (73.1%)
DeVry University-Illinois vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeVry University-Illinois 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 DeVry University-Illinois.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than DeVry University Illinois (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/