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Overview |
Oak Point | WKU | ||
| Location | Oak Brook, IL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 451 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakpoint.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oak Point | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Oak Point | 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 | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oak Point | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oak Point | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
Oak Point | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Oak Point | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
Oak Point | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Oak Point based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 451 students)
Oak Point vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oak Point or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is ?% more expensive to attend than Oak Point for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at WKU than Oak Point University ($27,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Oak Point University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Oak Point University ($10,906 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Oak Point or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Oak Point .
Oak Point vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oak Point 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 Oak Point.
- Graduates from Oak Point University earn on average $34,600 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Oak Point graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Oak Point graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Oak Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/