Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
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 | Ranken Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WKU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | ranken.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WKU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $16,200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $8,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $16,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $12,014 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
WKU | Ranken Technical College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Ranken Technical College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WKU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $142 |
Diversity |
WKU | Ranken Technical College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WKU | Ranken Technical College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| 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 Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 1,696 students)
WKU vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Ranken Technical College?
- Ranken Technical College is 41.7% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at WKU than Ranken Technical College ($27,000.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Ranken Technical College ($12,054 vs. $16,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 34.9% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($8,926 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Ranken Technical College (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranken Technical College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($12,014 vs. $10,906)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or WKU .
WKU vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Ranken Technical College? 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 Ranken Technical College and WKU.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $12,900 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $37,100)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($13,750 vs. $24,250)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($142 vs. $250)
- More Ranken Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/