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Overview |
WKU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 2,374 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $6,593 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $18,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $8,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $12,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $4,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 60% |
Admission |
WKU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $255 |
Diversity |
WKU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WKU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 2,374 students)
WKU vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Miami University-Hamilton?
- Western Kentucky University is 73.5% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $6,593.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at WKU than Miami University Hamilton ($27,000.00 vs. $18,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Miami University-Hamilton ($12,054 vs. $12,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miami University Hamilton are 36% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($8,852 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Miami University Hamilton (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 153.6% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($10,906 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or WKU .
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
WKU vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Miami University Hamilton (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $17,200 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,750)
- WKU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($250 vs. $255)
- More Miami University-Hamilton 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/