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Overview |
GS | WKU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 980/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $250 |
Diversity |
GS | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 29% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 16,493 students)
GS vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 154.2% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at WKU than Georgia Southern University ($27,000.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than GS ($12,625 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 7.3% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,316 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,260 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 42 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at GS (3.36)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than GS (88.9%)
GS vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Georgia Southern University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $7,700 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,100)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,250)
- GS graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/