Rush University Medical Center vs. WKU

Comparable Facts

Compare Rush University in Chicago, IL with Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Western Kentucky University is larger than Rush University Medical Center based on total student enrollment (16,291 students vs. 2,769 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Rush University is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Western Kentucky University is in Bowling Green, KY (Small City setting).
• Rush University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Western Kentucky University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Rush University 10:1; Western Kentucky University 19:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between WKU and Rush University ($27,000 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Western Kentucky University than at Rush University (99% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Rush University Medical Center, test optional at WKU.
• Typical fall application deadline: WKU Aug 1, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Rush University graduates have a $2,478 lower median loan debt than WKU graduates ($21,772 vs. $24,250).
• Among borrowers, Rush University Medical Center graduates have an estimated $25 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than WKU graduates ($225 vs. $250).
• More Rush University Medical Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation (78% vs. 47%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.