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Overview |
WKU | John Tyler Community College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Chester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 8,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | jtcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | John Tyler Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $4,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $9,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $9,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $6,048 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $5,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
WKU | John Tyler Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | John Tyler Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | John Tyler Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $93 |
Diversity |
WKU | John Tyler Community College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WKU | John Tyler Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WKU | John Tyler Community 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 John Tyler Community College based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 8,792 students)
WKU vs. John Tyler Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or John Tyler Community College?
- Western Kentucky University is 139% more expensive to attend than John Tyler Community College for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $4,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.4% higher at WKU than John Tyler Community College ($27,000.00 vs. $9,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Tyler Community College than WKU ($6,048 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Tyler Community College are 18.7% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,330 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than John Tyler Community College (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 86% larger than aid received John Tyler Community College ($10,260 vs. $5,515)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or John Tyler Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between John Tyler Community College or WKU .
WKU vs. John Tyler Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or John Tyler Community 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 John Tyler Community College and WKU.
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $900 more per year than John Tyler Community College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,200)
- John Tyler Community College students graduate with a $15,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $24,250)
- John Tyler Community College graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($93 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Tyler Community College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/