WKU vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Both Western Kentucky University and Simmons College of Kentucky are 4 years schools located in Kentucky. The following statements compare Western Kentucky University and Simmons College of Kentucky with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • WKU's tuition ($27,000) is more expensive than Simmons College of Kentucky ($16,398).
  • WKU's acceptance rate (97.05%) is lower than Simmons College of Kentucky (98.21%).
  • Simmons College of Kentucky has higher yield (61.45%) than WKU (37.67%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 945.
  • Simmons College of Kentucky's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than WKU (18 to 1).
  • WKU (16,493 students) is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky (237 students) with more enrolled students.
  • WKU ($9,368) has higher amount of financial aid than Simmons College of Kentucky ($5,486).
  • WKU's graduation rate (54%) is higher than Simmons College of Kentucky (34%).
Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University

Public, 4 years • Bowling Green, KY #10 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,436 In-State
$27,000 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,368
Test Scores
945 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
97.05% Acceptance Rate
37.67% Yield
Enrollment
14,440 Undergraduate
2,053 Graduate
3,162 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
658 Faculties (full-time)
1,757 Staffs (full-time)
$68,689 Faculty Salary
$52,794 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,353 annual charge
-4,942 capacity
Simmons College of Kentucky

Simmons College of Kentucky

Private, 4 years • Louisville, KY #64 Faith-based Schools, #KY in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$16,398
Financial Aid
$5,486
Test Scores
Admission
98.21% Acceptance Rate
61.45% Yield
Enrollment
237 (All undergraduate)
6 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
33 Staffs (full-time)
$35,844 Faculty Salary
$52,021 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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