| WKU vs. Rice |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in National Universities #86 in World University Rankings #1 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 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 | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,652 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$61,247 |
| cheaper$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$57,030 |
| Less$9,368 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$50,264 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower930 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier93.87% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter8.00% |
| Lower30.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable44.20% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,291 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,961 |
| Larger14,151 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,789 |
| Smaller2,140 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,172 |
| Larger3,505 | Online Student Population | Smaller541 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| 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: 3,701) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 942 | Number of faculty | 938 |
| Lower$73,212 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$166,082 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.