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Overview |
WKU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
WKU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
WKU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WKU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Lander University | ||
| 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 4,167 students)
WKU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Lander University?
- Western Kentucky University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at WKU than Lander University ($27,000.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Lander University ($12,625 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 3.5% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,700 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Lander University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($10,763 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 125 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming WKU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Lander University (67.4%)
WKU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Lander University? 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 Lander University and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Lander University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $100 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $37,000)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/