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Overview |
WKU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
WKU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 61.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 389 students)
WKU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 40% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at WKU than Simmons College of Kentucky ($27,000.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($12,054 vs. $19,083)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 48% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($8,136 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Simmons College of Kentucky (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($10,906 vs. $6,641)
WKU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or WKU .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than WKU (97%)
WKU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and WKU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/