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Overview |
WKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
WKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
WKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
WKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,358 students)
WKU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 210.5% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Emory and Henry College than Western Kentucky University ($34,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Emory and Henry College ($12,625 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 24.6% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,072 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 208.4% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($31,643 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 67 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Emory and Henry College (96.9%)
WKU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and WKU.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Western Kentucky University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $6,600 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/