WKU vs. Phoenix-Kentucky

Both Western Kentucky University and University of Phoenix-Kentucky are 4 years schools located in Kentucky. The following statements compare Western Kentucky University and University of Phoenix-Kentucky with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • WKU's tuition ($27,000) is more expensive than Phoenix-Kentucky ($11,534).
  • WKU's acceptance rate (96.99%) is lower than WKU (96.99%).
  • WKU has higher yield (37.99%) than WKU (37.99%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 945.
  • Phoenix-Kentucky's students to faculty ratio (4 to 1) is lower than WKU (18 to 1).
  • WKU (16,493 students) is larger than Phoenix-Kentucky (18 students) with more enrolled students.
  • WKU ($8,499) has higher amount of financial aid than WKU ($8,499).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 51%.
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
$8,499
Test Scores
945 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
96.99% Acceptance Rate
37.99% Yield
Enrollment
14,440 Undergraduate
2,053 Graduate
3,162 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
24% 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
University of Phoenix-Kentucky

University of Phoenix-Kentucky

Private, 4 years • Louisville, KY #KY in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$11,534
Financial Aid
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
18 (All undergraduate)
6 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
4 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Staffs (full-time)
$82,258 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Graduation
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