Western Kentucky University (WKU) vs Pitt State

Western Kentucky University and Pittsburg State University, both public universities with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Western Kentucky University, nestled in Bowling Green, Kentucky, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. Pittsburg State University, located in Pittsburg, Kansas, stands out with its lower student-to-faculty ratio, fostering a more personalized learning environment. While Western Kentucky University excels in fields like nursing and business, Pittsburg State University shines in areas such as education and engineering. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover more key differences, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and available programs, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Pittsburg State University	Western Kentucky University
Overview
Location	Pittsburg, Kansas	Bowling Green, Kentucky
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.6%	98.5%
Application fees	$35	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	17 - 24	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score	88.0%
Total number of applicants	2,216	7,255
Total number of admissions given out	2,075	7,145
Admitted students who chose to enroll	812	2,832
Yield rate	39.1%	39.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $21,454 Out of state: $32,798	In state: $27,895 Out of state: $43,903
Average net price	$14,748	$12,395
Tuition	In state: $5,836 Out of state: $17,180	In state: $10,992 Out of state: $27,000
Room & board	$8,196	Room/dormitory: $6,744 Meal plan: $3,964
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	93.0% Average amount $4,551	98.0% Average amount $9,576
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $5,991	47.0% Average amount $5,128
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $9,978	5.0% Average amount $9,983

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,560 Men 49.6% Women 50.4%	14,729 Men 37.8% Women 62.2%
Graduate students	1,457 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%	2,021 Men 34.1% Women 65.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.3%	1.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,300	4,942
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Tennessee Indiana Illinois Ohio

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Engineering Technologies Health Professions Psychology	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	52.3%	53.6%
Dropout rate	45.5%	22.1%
Transferred out	N/A	22.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,047 Year 2: $66,941 Year 3: $72,166 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,333 Year 2: $60,452 Year 3: $70,877 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,470 Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $59,709 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,234 Year 2: $54,586 Year 3: $57,260 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,359 Year 2: $45,852 Year 3: $51,599 Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,945 Year 2: $45,383 Year 3: $50,222 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,339 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $48,548 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,063 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $48,544 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,111 Year 2: $38,721 Year 3: $45,946 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,021 Year 2: $40,728 Year 3: $45,198	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,015 Year 2: $86,696 Year 3: $95,431 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,960 Year 2: $76,998 Year 3: $77,293 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,199 Year 2: $70,009 Year 3: $77,197 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,704 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $68,358 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,193 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $66,850 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,992 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $65,815 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,607 Year 2: $61,144 Year 3: $65,553 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,759 Year 2: $51,551 Year 3: $57,443 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,729 Year 2: $52,897 Year 3: $56,104 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,172 Year 2: $56,281 Year 3: $55,609

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