| 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 | ||
| 1 Year 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,322 Kansas Residents $19,240 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,942 Kansas Residents $27,816 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,678 Kansas Residents $16,225 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,786 Kansas Residents $25,147 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,373 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,381 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter94.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.14% |
| Lower21.88% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.50% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record 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 Work experience |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller16,216 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,722 |
| Smaller12,049 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,046 |
| Smaller4,167 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,676 |
| Larger3,537 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,820 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher68% |
| Higher24% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower66% | 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 892 | Number of faculties | 1,149 |
| Lower$77,978 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,396 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.