WKU vs. Murray State |
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #21 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 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 Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,708 Kentucky Residents $19,452 Out-of-State |
expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,071 Kentucky Residents $10,368 Out-of-State |
Less$8,499 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,234 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 22 ACT |
Easier96.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.98% |
Favorable37.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.87% |
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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
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 | Smaller9,479 |
Larger14,440 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,679 |
Larger2,053 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,800 |
Larger3,162 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,944 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher58% |
24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
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: 2,909) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
925 | Number of faculties | 523 |
Higher$70,087 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$65,186 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.