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Overview |
WKU | Cameron University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Lawton, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | cameron.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Cameron University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $5,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $14,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $8,883 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $11,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $8,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
WKU | Cameron University | ||
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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 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Cameron University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Cameron University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $193 |
Diversity |
WKU | Cameron University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WKU | Cameron University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Cameron University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Cameron University based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 3,559 students)
WKU vs. Cameron University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Cameron University?
- Western Kentucky University is 119.1% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $5,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at WKU than Cameron University ($27,000.00 vs. $14,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cameron University than WKU ($11,094 vs. $12,054)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 35.6% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($8,883 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Cameron University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 30.7% larger than aid received Cameron University ($10,906 vs. $8,344)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Cameron University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cameron University or WKU .
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cameron University (3.31)
WKU vs. Cameron University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Cameron 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 Cameron University and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Cameron University (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $300 more per year than Cameron University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,800)
- Cameron University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,250)
- Cameron University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($193 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cameron University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/