| WKU vs. FAU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #166 in National Universities #12 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,879 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,693 Florida Residents $18,482 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,499 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,005 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,110 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier96.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.32% |
| Favorable37.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.15% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller16,493 | Total Enrollment | Larger29,592 |
| Smaller14,440 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,191 |
| Smaller2,053 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,401 |
| Smaller3,162 | Online Student Population | Larger6,218 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| Lower24% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,065) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 925 | Number of faculties | 1,306 |
| Lower$70,087 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,389 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.