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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC NKU University of Southern Indiana Middle Tennessee State University Austin Peay State University KSU University of Missouri-St Louis ETSU| Western Kentucky University | Missouri Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Missouri Tech | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Saint Charles, Missouri | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | motech.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Missouri Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $7,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
WKU | Missouri Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | 5 | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Missouri Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Missouri Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | N/A |
Diversity |
WKU | Missouri Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 9% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | Missouri Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | - | ||
Campus |
WKU | Missouri Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Missouri Tech based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 0 students)
WKU vs. Missouri Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Missouri Tech?
- Missouri Tech is 31.2% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at WKU than Missouri Tech ($27,000.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Tech are 68.4% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($7,150 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Missouri Tech (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Missouri Tech ($10,906 vs. $0)
WKU vs. Missouri Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Missouri Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Tech or WKU .
- Missouri Tech has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than WKU (97%)
WKU vs. Missouri Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Missouri Tech? 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 Tech and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is the same as at Missouri Tech (50% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/