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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 | Saint Louis Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Florissant, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 62 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | slcconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $13,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $13,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $7,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
WKU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $317 |
Diversity |
WKU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WKU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 57% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Saint Louis Christian 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 Saint Louis Christian College based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 62 students)
WKU vs. Saint Louis Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Saint Louis Christian College?
- Saint Louis Christian College is 16.1% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($13,280.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at WKU than Saint Louis Christian College ($27,000.00 vs. $13,280.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis Christian College are 59.1% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($7,570 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Saint Louis Christian College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Saint Louis Christian College ($10,906 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Saint Louis Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis Christian College or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 57 points higher than at Saint Louis Christian College (990)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (21)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (2.52)
WKU vs. Saint Louis Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Saint Louis Christian 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 Saint Louis Christian College and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Saint Louis Christian College (50% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Saint Louis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $29,700)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $30,750)
- WKU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($250 vs. $317)
- More Saint Louis Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/