WKU vs. UTEP |
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #333 in National Universities #36 in Texas 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,744 Texas Residents $25,512 Out-of-State |
expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,166 Texas Residents $16,621 Out-of-State |
More$8,499 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,236 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower980 SAT 19 ACT |
Tighter96.95% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.92% |
Favorable37.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower35.95% |
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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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 | Larger23,880 |
Smaller14,440 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,165 |
Smaller2,053 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,715 |
Larger3,162 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,218 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
Higher24% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
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: 988) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
925 | Number of faculties | 1,119 |
Lower$70,087 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,253 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.