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Queens College Eastern Murray State University City College of New York Kentucky Hunter Louisville Baruch Lehman UTC John Jay York| Western Kentucky University | CUNY Brooklyn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 14,195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #321 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $5,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WKU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 28,890 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 1020/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WKU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $107 |
Diversity |
WKU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 14,195 students)
WKU vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Brooklyn College?
- Western Kentucky University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at WKU than CUNY Brooklyn College ($27,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than WKU ($5,972 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 61.8% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($11,072 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 9% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($10,260 vs. $9,411)
WKU vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or WKU .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 68 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
WKU vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Brooklyn College? 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 Brooklyn College and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $10,800 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,100)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $13,868 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($10,382 vs. $24,250)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($107 vs. $250)
- More Brooklyn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/