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Overview |
WKU | UNG | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
WKU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $170 |
Diversity |
WKU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WKU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WKU | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 16,493 students)
WKU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or UNG?
- Western Kentucky University is 172.8% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at WKU than University of North Georgia ($27,000.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than WKU ($11,721 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 7.9% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,072 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than University of North Georgia (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 35.5% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($10,260 vs. $7,574)
WKU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 34 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than UNG (69.6%)
WKU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or UNG? 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 UNG and WKU.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $7,000 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,250)
- UNG graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($170 vs. $250)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/