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Overview |
Valencia College | WKU | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,524 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valenciacollege.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valencia College | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,984 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,933 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,657 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,713 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 99% |
Admission |
Valencia College | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Valencia College | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valencia College | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $250 |
Diversity |
Valencia College | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Valencia College | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Valencia College | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (42,524 students vs. 16,759 students)
Valencia College vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valencia College or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 476.4% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.4% higher at WKU than Valencia College ($27,000.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than WKU ($9,657 vs. $12,054)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valencia College are 28.6% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,366 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Valencia College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Valencia College ($10,906 vs. $7,713)
Which college is harder to get into, Valencia College or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Valencia College .
Valencia College vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valencia College 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 Valencia College.
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($8,250 vs. $24,250)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($85 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/