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Overview |
WKU | Logan University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Chesterfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 1,582 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | logan.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Logan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $11,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $11,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $9,892 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
WKU | Logan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | 20 | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | 931/1038 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Logan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Logan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $7,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $72 |
Diversity |
WKU | Logan University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 37% |
Students |
WKU | Logan University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 77% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Logan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Logan University based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 1,582 students)
WKU vs. Logan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Logan University?
- Western Kentucky University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Logan University for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200% higher at WKU than Logan University ($27,000.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Logan University than WKU ($11,144 vs. $12,054)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Logan University are 1.6% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($11,848 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Logan University (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Logan University ($10,906 vs. $9,892)
WKU vs. Logan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Logan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Logan University or WKU .
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Logan University (3.27)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Logan University (90%)
WKU vs. Logan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Logan 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 Logan University and WKU.
- Graduates from Logan University earn on average $18,700 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $37,100)
- Logan University students graduate with a $17,200 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($7,050 vs. $24,250)
- Logan University graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($72 vs. $250)
- More Logan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/