| KU vs. Baylor |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#248 in National Universities #4 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | #91 in National Universities #8 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,102 Kansas Residents $30,432 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$58,100 |
| cheaper$11,971 Kansas Residents $27,146 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$43,578 |
| Less$10,731 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,006 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,190 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier93.48% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter51.28% |
| Favorable25.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.23% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger29,792 | Total Enrollment | Smaller20,626 |
| Larger22,085 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,915 |
| Larger7,707 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,711 |
| Larger3,126 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,066 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher80% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,914) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,247) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 3,080 | Number of faculty | 1,847 |
| Lower$103,164 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$107,983 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.