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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC NKU Chamberlain College of Nursing-Columbus University of Southern Indiana Middle Tennessee State University Austin Peay State University KSU University of Missouri-St Louis| Western Kentucky University | Hondros College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Hondros College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 3,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | hondros.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Hondros College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $18,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $18,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $9,891 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $29,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $4,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
WKU | Hondros College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | 394 | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | 270 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Hondros College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Hondros College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $206 |
Diversity |
WKU | Hondros College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WKU | Hondros College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Hondros College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Hondros College based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 3,091 students)
WKU vs. Hondros College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Hondros College?
- Hondros College is 61.6% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($18,480.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at WKU than Hondros College ($27,000.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Hondros College ($12,054 vs. $29,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hondros College are 21.8% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,891 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Hondros College (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 121.7% larger than aid received Hondros College ($10,906 vs. $4,920)
WKU vs. Hondros College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Hondros College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hondros College or WKU .
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Hondros College (68.5%)
WKU vs. Hondros College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Hondros 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 Hondros College and WKU.
- Hondros College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,250)
- Hondros College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($206 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hondros College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/