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Compare Western Kentucky University’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review Western Kentucky University’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Western Kentucky University compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

StatGradeRank
Value for your Money
NationwideLowD-1,109 of 1,472
Region (Southeast)GoodB298 of 999
State (Kentucky)GoodB7 of 26
Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity97.3%C1,744 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)1,105C606 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score1180C606 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio18 : 1D2,622 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers63.3%B+1,073 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation$8,185B664 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student$8,898C1,240 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate71.0%C+1,543 of 3,392
Graduation Rate51.9%C+1,425 of 3,271
Graduation Rate BoostWorse Than ExpectedF+1,716 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation
$31,000
C-
1,975 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation
-$4,743
D
1,299 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career
$39,000
C-
1,929 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career
-$4,743
D
1,299 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate
9.2%
C-
1,869 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic DiversityFairC-2,625 of 3,732
Male to Female DiversityGoodB+1,456 of 3,732
Geographic DiversityGoodB-913 of 3,452

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