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Overview |
IBC | WKU | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 186 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ibcfortwayne.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
IBC | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,960 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,960 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,380 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
IBC | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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 |
IBC | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IBC | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,379 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $250 |
Diversity |
IBC | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
IBC | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
IBC | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 IBC based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 186 students)
IBC vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IBC or WKU?
- International Business College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at WKU than International Business College ($27,000.00 vs. $13,960.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Business College are 43.7% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($8,380 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than International Business College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received International Business College ($10,906 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IBC or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or IBC .
IBC vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IBC 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 IBC.
- The graduation rate at IBC is higher than Western Kentucky University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $8,700 more per year than IBC graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $28,400)
- International Business College students graduate with a $12,871 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($11,379 vs. $24,250)
- IBC graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($117 vs. $250)
- More IBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/