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Overview |
WKU | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Cincinnati, Ohio | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 166 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | athenaeum.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
WKU | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
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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 | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
| 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 | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Athenaeum of Ohio | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Athenaeum of Ohio based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 166 students)
WKU vs. Athenaeum of Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Athenaeum of Ohio?
- Western Kentucky University is ?% more expensive to attend than Athenaeum of Ohio for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at WKU than Athenaeum of Ohio ($27,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Athenaeum of Ohio (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Athenaeum of Ohio ($10,906 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Athenaeum of Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Athenaeum of Ohio or WKU .
WKU vs. Athenaeum of Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Athenaeum of Ohio? 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 Athenaeum of Ohio and WKU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/