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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 | Tri State Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | TSBC | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | South Point, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 20 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | tsbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | TSBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $11,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
WKU | TSBC | ||
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| 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 | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | TSBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 1:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | TSBC | ||
| 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 | TSBC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 41% | ||
| % 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 | TSBC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WKU | TSBC | ||
| 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 TSBC based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 20 students)
WKU vs. TSBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or TSBC?
- Western Kentucky University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than TSBC for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.4% higher at WKU than Tri State Bible College ($27,000.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tri State Bible College are 8.7% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($11,080 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Tri State Bible College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Tri State Bible College ($10,906 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or TSBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSBC or WKU .
WKU vs. TSBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or TSBC? 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 TSBC and WKU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/