| WKU vs. Murray State |
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|---|---|---|
#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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,652 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,900 Kentucky Residents $19,836 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,683 Kentucky Residents $10,683 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,368 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,550 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower930 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,060 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier93.87% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.68% |
| Favorable30.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.39% |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Larger16,291 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,020 |
| Larger14,151 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,851 |
| Smaller2,140 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,169 |
| Larger3,505 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,796 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher61% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 942 | Number of faculty | 566 |
| Higher$73,212 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,683 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.