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Overview |
Macon State | WKU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Macon State | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 980/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Macon State | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 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 |
Macon State | WKU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 37% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 388% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221% higher at WKU than Macon State College ($27,000.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 64% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($6,750 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Macon State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($10,260 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Macon State College (50% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/