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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | WKU | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $250 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or WKU?
- Kentucky Christian University is 107.9% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at WKU than Kentucky Christian University ($27,000.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Kentucky Christian University ($12,625 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 23.3% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($8,980 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 40.3% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($14,398 vs. $10,260)
Kentucky Christian University vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 70 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Kentucky Christian University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $33,600)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,750)
- WKU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/