| WKU vs. Morehead State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #27 in Federal Region IV Universities #11 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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 (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,838 Kentucky Residents $14,706 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,512 Kentucky Residents $10,512 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,499 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,644 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier96.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.97% |
| Favorable37.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.05% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | Smaller8,807 |
| Larger14,440 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,215 |
| Larger2,053 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller592 |
| Larger3,162 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,202 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| 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: 3,315) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 925 | Number of faculties | 421 |
| Higher$70,087 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,464 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.