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Kentucky Eastern Murray State University UTC WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU NKU University of Southern Indiana UC| University of Louisville | Western Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | WKU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisville | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $250 |
Diversity |
Louisville | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 16,493 students)
Louisville vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or WKU?
- University of Louisville is 10.9% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Louisville than Western Kentucky University ($28,670.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Louisville ($12,625 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 3.8% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,668 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than University of Louisville (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 19.1% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($12,216 vs. $10,260)
Louisville vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 112 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Western Kentucky University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $8,100 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,100)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $4,594 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($19,656 vs. $24,250)
- Louisville graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($203 vs. $250)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/