| WKU vs. ODU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #310 in National Universities #23 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,436 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,262 Virginia Residents $32,662 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,848 Virginia Residents $35,008 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,499 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier96.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter95.14% |
| Favorable37.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.46% |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller16,493 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,107 |
| Smaller14,440 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,375 |
| Smaller2,053 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,732 |
| Smaller3,162 | Online Student Population | Larger8,674 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 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: 4,787) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 925 | Number of faculties | 1,424 |
| Lower$70,087 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,983 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.