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Overview |
WKU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
WKU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | |||
| 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 | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $183 |
Diversity |
WKU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WKU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 253 students)
WKU vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Hiwassee College?
- Hiwassee College is 61.6% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at WKU than Hiwassee College ($27,000.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 50.8% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($7,987 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Hiwassee College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($10,906 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 100 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming WKU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
WKU vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and WKU.
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,250)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($183 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/