| FAU vs. WKU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#166 in National Universities #12 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,879 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,693 Florida Residents $18,482 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State |
| More$9,005 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,499 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,110 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,070 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter81.32% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.95% |
| Lower22.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.86% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger29,592 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,493 |
| Larger24,191 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,440 |
| Larger5,401 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,053 |
| Larger6,218 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,162 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower24% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,065) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,306 | Number of faculties | 925 |
| Higher$92,389 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,087 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.