| WSU vs. ESU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#335 in National Universities #10 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | #28 in Federal Region VII Universities #9 in Kansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,684 Kansas Residents $19,869 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,106 Kansas Residents $15,419 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,986 Kansas Residents $16,873 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,843 Kansas Residents $19,154 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,873 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,991 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,110 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter93.95% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.71% |
| Lower20.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.95% |
| High School GPA High School Rank 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 Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,689 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,557 |
| Larger13,313 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,396 |
| Larger3,376 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,161 |
| Larger4,761 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,347 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower8% |
| Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,517) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 988) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,998) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 870 | Number of faculty | 215 |
| Higher$83,361 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,237 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.