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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC UVU NKU University of Southern Indiana Utah State University Middle Tennessee State University Utah Austin Peay State University| Western Kentucky University | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | WSU | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 30,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $11,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $5,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
WKU | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $155 |
Diversity |
WKU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
WKU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WKU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (30,536 students vs. 16,759 students)
WKU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or WSU?
- Western Kentucky University is 109% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at WKU than Weber State University ($27,000.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than WKU ($11,572 vs. $12,054)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 30.4% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,232 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Weber State University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 99.9% larger than aid received Weber State University ($10,906 vs. $5,456)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or WKU .
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at WSU (3.36)
WKU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or WSU? 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 WSU and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Weber State University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $37,100)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,250)
- WSU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($155 vs. $250)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/