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Rice UniversityHouston, TX
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Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$58,128Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$11,436 Kentucky Residents
$27,000 Out-of-State
expensive$54,462Graduate Tuitioncheaper$12,140 Kentucky Residents
$18,340 Out-of-State
More$48,958Average Financial Aid AmountLess$8,499
Admission
Higher1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,070 SAT
21 ACT
Tighter8.68%Acceptance RateEasier96.95%
Favorable44.07%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower37.86%
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
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller8,672Total EnrollmentLarger16,493
Smaller4,494Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger14,440
Larger4,178Graduate Student PopulationSmaller2,053
Smaller498Online Student PopulationLarger3,162
Completion & Outcomes
Higher93%Graduate RateLower51%
-Transfer-out Rate24%
Higher98%Retention RateLower77%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
847Number of faculties925
Higher$158,388Average Faculty SalaryLower$70,087
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.