Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
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 | Bob Jones University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WKU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 2,893 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | bju.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WKU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $21,210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $21,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $19,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $14,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
WKU | Bob Jones University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Bob Jones University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WKU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $196 |
Diversity |
WKU | Bob Jones University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WKU | Bob Jones University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 59% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Bob Jones University based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 2,893 students)
WKU vs. Bob Jones University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Bob Jones University?
- Bob Jones University is 85.5% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($21,210.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at WKU than Bob Jones University ($27,000.00 vs. $21,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Bob Jones University ($12,054 vs. $19,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bob Jones University are 21.6% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,900 vs. $12,043)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University as Bob Jones University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bob Jones University students is 35.4% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($14,764 vs. $10,906)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Bob Jones University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bob Jones University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Bob Jones University (1049) is 2 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming WKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Bob Jones University (23)
- Accepted freshman Bob Jones University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WKU (3.42)
WKU vs. Bob Jones University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Bob Jones 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 Bob Jones University and WKU.
- The graduation rate at Bob Jones University is higher than Western Kentucky University (62% vs. 50%)
- Bob Jones University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,250)
- Bob Jones University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($196 vs. $250)
- More Bob Jones University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/