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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC NKU University of Southern Indiana Middle Tennessee State University Austin Peay State University KSU University of Missouri-St Louis ETSU| Western Kentucky University | American InterContinental University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $12,756 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $12,756 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $7,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
WKU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | |||
| 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 | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $341 |
Diversity |
WKU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
WKU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WKU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 729 students)
WKU vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or AIU Atlanta?
- American InterContinental University Atlanta is 11.5% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($12,756.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at WKU than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($27,000.00 vs. $12,756.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than AIU Atlanta ($12,054 vs. $15,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 49.5% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($8,057 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than American InterContinental University Atlanta (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 52.3% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($10,906 vs. $7,162)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or WKU .
WKU vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (50% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $10,300 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $8,731 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($24,250 vs. $32,981)
- WKU graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($250 vs. $341)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/