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Overview |
WKU | Antioch College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Yellow Springs, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 127 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | antiochcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Antioch College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $35,949 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $35,949 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $7,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $39,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WKU | Antioch College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | 251 | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | 205 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 17.1% | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Antioch College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Antioch College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | N/A |
Diversity |
WKU | Antioch College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
WKU | Antioch College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 45% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Antioch College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Antioch College based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 127 students)
WKU vs. Antioch College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Antioch College?
- Antioch College is 214.3% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($35,949.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Antioch College than Western Kentucky University ($35,949.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Antioch College than WKU ($10,979 vs. $12,054)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Antioch College are 57.6% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($7,640 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Antioch College than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Antioch College students is 261.3% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($39,404 vs. $10,906)
WKU vs. Antioch College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Antioch College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Antioch College or WKU .
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Antioch College (81.7%)
WKU vs. Antioch College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Antioch 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 Antioch College and WKU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/