Eastern Kentucky University vs Western Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4-year university in rural Kentucky emphasizing health professions with accessible admissions and low in-state tuition.

Public university in Bowling Green with open admissions, 16,759 students, and a focus on business and professional programs.

Comparison chart between Eastern Kentucky University and Western Kentucky University raw data
Metric	Eastern Kentucky University	Western Kentucky University
Acceptance Rate	78.1%	97%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	24	20
Annual In-State Tuition	$10,020	$11,652
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$20,930	$27,000
Endowment (End of Year)	$131,702,792	$173,626,349
Room and Board	$12,268	$12,582
SAT Math 75th Percentile	590	490
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	600	520
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$22,288	$24,234
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$33,198	$39,582
Total Student Enrollment	15,008	16,759