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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 | Reformed University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Reformed University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Lawrenceville, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 331 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | runiv.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Reformed University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
WKU | Reformed University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | 79 | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | 58 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 79.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Reformed University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Reformed University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 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 | Reformed University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| 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 | Reformed University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Reformed University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Reformed University based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 331 students)
WKU vs. Reformed University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Reformed University?
- Western Kentucky University is 138.2% more expensive to attend than Reformed University for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 462.5% higher at WKU than Reformed University ($27,000.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reformed University are 20.4% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,000 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Reformed University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Reformed University ($10,906 vs. $0)
WKU vs. Reformed University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Reformed University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reformed University or WKU .
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Reformed University (73.4%)
WKU vs. Reformed University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Reformed 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 Reformed University and WKU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/