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Overview |
WKU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WKU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WKU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $193 |
Diversity |
WKU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
WKU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Trevecca Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 3,327 students)
WKU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 145.7% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than Western Kentucky University ($27,300.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Trevecca Nazarene University ($12,625 vs. $16,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 11.8% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,900 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 104.8% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($21,013 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 21 points higher than at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Trevecca Nazarene University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70.9%)
WKU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and WKU.
- The graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University is higher than Western Kentucky University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Trevecca Nazarene University earn on average $7,900 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $37,100)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,250)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($193 vs. $250)
- More Trevecca Nazarene University 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/