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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC NKU University of Southern Indiana Middle Tennessee State University Austin Peay State University KSU University of Missouri-St Louis ETSU| Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Western Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KMBC | WKU | ||
| Location | Vancleve, KY | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 87 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kmbc.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
KMBC | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,150 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,370 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,160 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,330 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KMBC | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42 | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | 15 | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.7% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 80% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | 820/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KMBC | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KMBC | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $250 |
Diversity |
KMBC | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KMBC | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 29% | ||
Campus |
KMBC | 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 KMBC based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 87 students)
KMBC vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KMBC or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 25% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.1% higher at WKU than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($27,000.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than WKU ($11,160 vs. $12,054)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 124.3% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($5,370 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 104.6% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($10,906 vs. $5,330)
KMBC vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KMBC or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or KMBC .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 57 points higher than at KMBC (990)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KMBC (21)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KMBC (3.33)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than KMBC (35.7%)
KMBC vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KMBC 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 KMBC.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/