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Overview |
Kendall College | WKU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kendall.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kendall College | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,793 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,085 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,324 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,984 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
Kendall College | 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 | 2.93 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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 |
Kendall College | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kendall College | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,334 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $250 |
Diversity |
Kendall College | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kendall College | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
Kendall College | 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Kendall College based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 1,027 students)
Kendall College vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kendall College or WKU?
- Kendall College is 64.3% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($18,793.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at WKU than Kendall College ($27,000.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Kendall College ($12,054 vs. $30,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kendall College are 8.6% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($11,085 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Kendall College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Kendall College ($10,906 vs. $7,984)
Which college is harder to get into, Kendall College or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Kendall College .
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kendall College (2.93)
Kendall College vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kendall 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 Kendall College.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Kendall College (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Kendall College earn on average $3,600 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Kendall College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,334)
- WKU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kendall College graduates. ($250 vs. $261)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kendall College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/