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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky NSC Louisville UTC NKU University of Southern Indiana Middle Tennessee State University Austin Peay State University KSU University of Missouri-St Louis| Western Kentucky University | College of Southern Nevada | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | CSN | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 29,081 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $3,465 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $11,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $10,970 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $7,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $5,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
WKU | CSN | ||
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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 | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $108 |
Diversity |
WKU | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
WKU | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
WKU | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (29,081 students vs. 16,759 students)
WKU vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or CSN?
- Western Kentucky University is 230% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $3,465.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at WKU than College of Southern Nevada ($27,000.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than WKU ($7,293 vs. $12,054)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 9.8% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,970 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than College of Southern Nevada (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 94.8% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($10,906 vs. $5,598)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or WKU .
WKU vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or CSN? 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 CSN and WKU.
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $1,100 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $24,250)
- CSN graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($108 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/