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Overview |
Huntington University | WKU | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Huntington University | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 |
Huntington University | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Huntington University | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Huntington University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,472 students)
Huntington University vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or WKU?
- Huntington University is 151.2% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($27,914.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Huntington University than Western Kentucky University ($27,914.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Huntington University ($12,625 vs. $20,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 16.5% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,500 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Huntington University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntington University students is 91.9% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($19,686 vs. $10,260)
Huntington University vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 18 points higher than at Huntington University (1029)
- Incoming Huntington University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Huntington University (77.5%)
Huntington University vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is higher than Western Kentucky University (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $500 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,600)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntington University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Huntington University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/