| WSU vs. K-State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#335 in National Universities #10 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | #354 in National Universities #11 in Kansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,684 Kansas Residents $19,869 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,221 Kansas Residents $28,568 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,986 Kansas Residents $16,873 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,089 Kansas Residents $25,824 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,873 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,985 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier93.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.69% |
| Lower20.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.48% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller16,689 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,295 |
| Smaller13,313 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,650 |
| Smaller3,376 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,645 |
| Larger4,761 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,365 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher71% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,517) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,696) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 870 | Number of faculty | 1,022 |
| Lower$83,361 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$97,526 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.