| WKU vs. Marshall |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #344 in National Universities #6 in West Virginia 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$8,942 West Virginia Residents $20,294 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,160 West Virginia Residents $22,024 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,499 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,023 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier96.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter96.88% |
| Favorable37.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.24% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger16,493 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,691 |
| Larger14,440 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,952 |
| Smaller2,053 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,739 |
| Larger3,162 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,990 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| Lower24% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| 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: 2,042) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,504) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 925 | Number of faculties | 1,049 |
| Lower$70,087 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,238 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.