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Overview |
UE | WKU | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UE | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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 |
UE | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
UE | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UE | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UE | 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 UE based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 2,017 students)
UE vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or WKU?
- University of Evansville is 260.9% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at UE than Western Kentucky University ($40,100.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than UE ($12,625 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 25% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,072 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 232% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($34,067 vs. $10,260)
UE vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 110 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming UE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Western Kentucky University (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $8,900 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/