| WSU vs. FHSU |
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|---|---|---|
#335 in National Universities #10 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | #36 in Federal Region VII Universities #12 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 | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,684 Kansas Residents $19,869 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,923 Kansas Residents $17,741 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,986 Kansas Residents $16,873 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$4,949 Kansas Residents $12,745 Out-of-State |
| More$6,873 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,313 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,110 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier93.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter90.26% |
| Lower20.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable41.84% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | Smaller12,878 |
| Larger13,313 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,172 |
| Larger3,376 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,706 |
| Smaller4,761 | Online Student Population | Larger7,032 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 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: 1,731) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,434) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 870 | Number of faculty | 733 |
| Higher$83,361 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,027 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.