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Overview |
Moody | WKU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,216 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,768 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,768 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,950 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Moody | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 244 | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | 238 | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.1% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Moody | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 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 |
Moody | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Moody | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Moody | 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 Moody based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 2,216 students)
Moody vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or WKU?
- Moody Bible Institute is 11.6% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($12,768.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.5% higher at WKU than Moody Bible Institute ($27,000.00 vs. $12,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Moody ($12,054 vs. $23,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 6.5% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($12,043 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Moody Bible Institute (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($10,906 vs. $10,477)
Moody vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than WKU (97%)
Moody vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody 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 Moody.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Western Kentucky University (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/