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Overview |
Wesleyan College | WKU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $250 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or WKU?
- Wesleyan College is 138% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at WKU than Wesleyan College ($27,000.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Wesleyan College ($12,625 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 0.7% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,996 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 141.7% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($24,800 vs. $10,260)
Wesleyan College vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Western Kentucky University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,500)
- WKU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/