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Tennessee Louisville UW-Seattle IU UC Washington State Auburn UO Alabama OSU WKU Purdue| University of Kentucky | Western Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kentucky | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $200 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 14,747 students)
Kentucky vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Western Washington University?
- University of Kentucky is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Kentucky than Western Washington University ($30,913.00 vs. $25,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Western Washington University ($18,693 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 0.1% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($14,676 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Western Washington University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 116.4% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($14,114 vs. $6,522)
Kentucky vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 29 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Western Washington University (92.7%)
Kentucky vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Kentucky (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $3,000 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,000)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $3,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($19,413 vs. $22,750)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($200 vs. $235)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/