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Overview |
WKU | KSU | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
WKU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | N/A |
Diversity |
WKU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 63% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | - | ||
Campus |
WKU | KSU | ||
| 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 KSU based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 0 students)
WKU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or KSU?
- Western Kentucky University is 172.5% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at WKU than Kennesaw State University ($27,000.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than KSU ($12,625 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 3.6% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,072 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 98.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($10,260 vs. $5,161)
WKU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or WKU .
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KSU (3.33)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
WKU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or KSU? 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 KSU and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Kennesaw State University (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/