| KU vs. WSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#248 in National Universities #4 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | #335 in National Universities #10 in Kansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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 | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,700 Kansas Residents $29,412 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,322 Kansas Residents $19,240 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,574 Kansas Residents $26,236 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,678 Kansas Residents $16,225 Out-of-State |
| More$10,373 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,373 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter87.84% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.85% |
| Favorable31.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.88% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | ||
| Larger26,708 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,216 |
| Larger19,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,049 |
| Larger7,467 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,167 |
| Smaller2,593 | Online Student Population | Larger3,537 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher67% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Lower23% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher24% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| 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: 1,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,914) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 2,652 | Number of faculties | 892 |
| Higher$100,439 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,978 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.