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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 | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WKU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $293 |
Diversity |
WKU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| 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 Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 35 students)
WKU vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Shorter-CAPP?
- Western Kentucky University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.5% higher at WKU than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($27,000.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Shorter-CAPP ($12,054 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 39.1% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($8,655 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 113.5% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($10,906 vs. $5,109)
WKU vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or WKU .
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
WKU vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (50% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $12,200 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $4,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($24,250 vs. $28,418)
- WKU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($250 vs. $293)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/