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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 | Crossroads Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 157 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | crossroads.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $11,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $11,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
WKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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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 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
WKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $30,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $315 |
Diversity |
WKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 60% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 14% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Crossroads Bible College based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 157 students)
WKU vs. Crossroads Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Crossroads Bible College?
- Crossroads Bible College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($11,850.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at WKU than Crossroads Bible College ($27,000.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads Bible College are 14.7% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,500 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Crossroads Bible College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Crossroads Bible College ($10,906 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Crossroads Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads Bible College or WKU .
WKU vs. Crossroads Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Crossroads Bible College? 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 Crossroads Bible College and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Crossroads Bible College (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Crossroads Bible College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $29,200)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $6,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $30,485)
- WKU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($250 vs. $315)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads Bible College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/