| Baylor vs. KU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#91 in National Universities #8 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #248 in National Universities #4 in Kansas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$54,844 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,700 Kansas Residents $29,412 Out-of-State |
| expensive$41,130 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,574 Kansas Residents $26,236 Out-of-State |
| More$26,225 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,373 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter45.88% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.84% |
| Lower17.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller20,709 | Total Enrollment | Larger26,708 |
| Smaller15,213 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger19,241 |
| Smaller5,496 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,467 |
| Larger2,920 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,593 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,247) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,914) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,521 | Number of faculties | 2,652 |
| Lower$99,296 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,439 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.