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Overview |
WKU | American Baptist College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 48 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | abcnash.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | American Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $8,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $18,124 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $12,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WKU | American Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | American Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | American Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $323 |
Diversity |
WKU | American Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | American Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WKU | American Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than American Baptist College based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 48 students)
WKU vs. American Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or American Baptist College?
- Western Kentucky University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than American Baptist College for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.9% higher at WKU than American Baptist College ($27,000.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than American Baptist College ($12,054 vs. $18,124)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Baptist College are 39.4% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($8,640 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Baptist College than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Baptist College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($12,012 vs. $10,906)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or American Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Baptist College or WKU .
WKU vs. American Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or American Baptist 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 American Baptist College and WKU.
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than American Baptist College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $31,250)
- WKU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than American Baptist College graduates. ($250 vs. $323)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/