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Overview |
WKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Berkeley, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | vatterott.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $10,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $6,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $18,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $5,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
WKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,456 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $232 |
Diversity |
WKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | - | ||
Campus |
WKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| 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 Vatterott Educational Centers based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 545 students)
WKU vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Vatterott Educational Centers?
- Western Kentucky University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Vatterott Educational Centers for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.9% higher at WKU than Vatterott College Berkeley ($27,000.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Vatterott Educational Centers ($12,054 vs. $18,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vatterott College Berkeley are 92.4% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($6,258 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Vatterott College Berkeley (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 85.8% larger than aid received Vatterott College Berkeley ($10,906 vs. $5,869)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Vatterott Educational Centers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vatterott Educational Centers or WKU .
WKU vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Vatterott Educational Centers? 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 Vatterott Educational Centers and WKU.
- The graduation rate at Vatterott Educational Centers is higher than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Vatterott Educational Centers graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,200)
- Vatterott College Berkeley students graduate with a $1,794 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($22,456 vs. $24,250)
- Vatterott Educational Centers graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($232 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vatterott Educational Centers students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/