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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC NKU University of Southern Indiana Middle Tennessee State University Austin Peay State University KSU University of Missouri-St Louis ETSU| Gainesville State College | Western Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gainesville College | WKU | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 980/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 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 |
Gainesville College | 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 |
Gainesville College | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 388% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221% higher at WKU than Gainesville State College ($27,000.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 49.5% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($7,408 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Gainesville State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($10,260 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than WKU (96.9%)
Gainesville College vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/