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Overview |
WKU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
WKU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WKU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $211 |
Diversity |
WKU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WKU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 16,493 students)
WKU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 20.2% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at WKU than Ohio University Main Campus ($27,000.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Ohio University ($12,625 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 11.4% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,072 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Ohio University Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 9% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,260 vs. $9,416)
WKU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 61 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
WKU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Ohio 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 Ohio University and WKU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Western Kentucky University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $7,400 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,100)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,250)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($211 vs. $250)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/