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Overview |
Louisville | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $28,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $28,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $22,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $18,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 1,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Waynesburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 1,315 students)
Louisville vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 122.6% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($28,120.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Louisville than Waynesburg University ($28,978.00 vs. $28,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Waynesburg College ($18,808 vs. $22,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 5.2% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($11,690 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waynesburg University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 42.8% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($18,778 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 140 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have at the same average high school GPA (3.64) as students at Waynesburg College (3.64)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Louisville (80.5%)
Louisville vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than University of Louisville (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/