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Overview |
Kentucky | Webster University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Kentucky | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Webster University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 6,396 students)
Kentucky vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Webster University?
- Webster University is 157.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Kentucky than Webster University ($30,913.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Webster University ($18,693 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 18.4% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,398 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than University of Kentucky (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 48.4% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($20,944 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 34 points higher than at Webster University (1109)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Kentucky vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than University of Kentucky (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $4,200 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,800)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/