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Overview |
WKU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
WKU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $201 |
Diversity |
WKU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,748 students)
WKU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Concord University?
- Western Kentucky University is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at WKU than Concord University ($27,000.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than WKU ($8,464 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 9.7% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,090 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Concord University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($11,120 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 53 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Concord University (91.4%)
WKU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Concord 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 Concord University and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Concord University (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,250)
- Concord University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/