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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC LHU NKU University of Southern Indiana Middle Tennessee State University Austin Peay State University KSU University of Missouri-St Louis| Western Kentucky University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | MUW | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
WKU | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $155 |
Diversity |
WKU | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WKU | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 2,339 students)
WKU vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or MUW?
- Western Kentucky University is 43.1% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.7% higher at WKU than Mississippi University for Women ($27,000.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than MUW ($12,625 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 34.8% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($8,212 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Mississippi University for Women (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($10,260 vs. $9,887)
WKU vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 35 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at WKU (3.42)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than WKU (96.9%)
WKU vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or MUW? 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 MUW and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Mississippi University for Women (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $700 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $37,100)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,250)
- MUW graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($155 vs. $250)
- More MUW 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/