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Overview |
WKU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
WKU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 1060/1200 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $224 |
Diversity |
WKU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
WKU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| 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 Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 5,231 students)
WKU vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 186% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Western Kentucky University ($31,784.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Missouri Baptist University ($12,625 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 8.7% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($11,072 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University as Missouri Baptist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 79.1% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($18,372 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 86 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Missouri Baptist University (70.9%)
WKU vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Missouri Baptist University (50% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Missouri Baptist University earn on average $1,000 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $24,250)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($224 vs. $250)
- More Missouri Baptist 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/