WKU vs. EKU |
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Kentucky Colleges |
Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | 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 (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,130 Kentucky Residents $20,820 Out-of-State |
expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,596 Kentucky Residents $14,340 Out-of-State |
Less$8,499 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,710 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,070 SAT 20 ACT |
Easier96.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter64.31% |
Favorable37.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.90% |
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 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 | ||
Larger16,493 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,324 |
Larger14,440 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,072 |
Smaller2,053 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,252 |
Smaller3,162 | Online Student Population | Larger4,278 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
925 | Number of faculties | 973 |
Higher$70,087 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$66,717 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.