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Overview |
WKU | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
WKU | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $155 |
Diversity |
WKU | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WKU | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Augusta University | ||
| 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 Augusta University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 9,140 students)
WKU vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Augusta University?
- Western Kentucky University is 61.2% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at WKU than Augusta University ($27,000.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Augusta University ($12,625 vs. $13,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 10.7% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,998 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Augusta University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Augusta University ($10,260 vs. $8,995)
WKU vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 2 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming WKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
WKU vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and WKU.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $26,200 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $37,100)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,250)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($155 vs. $250)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/