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).
  • Simmons College of Kentucky's acceptance rate (67.13%) is lower than WKU (96.95%).
  • WKU has higher yield (37.86%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (31.77%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,070.
  • 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.
  • Simmons College of Kentucky ($19,300) has higher amount of financial aid than WKU ($8,499).
  • WKU's graduation rate (51%) is higher than Simmons College of Kentucky (28%).
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
1,070 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
96.95% Acceptance Rate
37.86% 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
-$6,984 annual charge
-4,942 capacity
Simmons College of Kentucky

Simmons College of Kentucky

Private, 4 years • Louisville, KY #64 Faith-based Schools more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$16,398
Financial Aid
$19,300
Test Scores
Admission
67.13% Acceptance Rate
31.77% Yield
Enrollment
237 (All undergraduate)
6 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out 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
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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