| WKU vs. Alabama at Birmingham |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama 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-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,652 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,098 Alabama Residents $22,562 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,640 Alabama Residents $21,168 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,368 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,514 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower930 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,340 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier93.87% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.18% |
| Favorable30.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.07% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller16,291 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,905 |
| Larger14,151 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,959 |
| Smaller2,140 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,946 |
| Smaller3,505 | Online Student Population | Larger5,802 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 942 | Number of faculty | 3,206 |
| Lower$73,212 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,387 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.