| UTSA vs. WKU |
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|---|---|---|
#314 in National Universities #32 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,326 Texas Residents $22,249 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,652 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,116 Texas Residents $28,720 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,453 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,368 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower930 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter86.79% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.87% |
| Lower27.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.18% |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| Larger35,770 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,291 |
| Larger31,127 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,151 |
| Larger4,643 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,140 |
| Larger4,185 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,505 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,583) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,466) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,392 | Number of faculty | 942 |
| Higher$95,290 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,212 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.