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Western Kentucky University vs Rice University

Compare the rivalry schools - Western Kentucky University and Rice University.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Bowling Green, KY and Rice University is a Private, 4-years school located in Houston, TX. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Rice University has higher submitted SAT score (1,540) than Western Kentucky University (1,070).
  • Rice University (8.68% acceptance rate) is tighter than Western Kentucky University (96.95% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Western Kentucky University (16,493 students) is larger than Rice University (8,672 students).
  • Rice University has more expensive tuition & fees of $58,128 than Western Kentucky University($27,000).
  • Rice University has more full-time faculties of 698 faculties than Western Kentucky University(658 facluties).
Western Kentucky University vs Rice University
Western Kentucky UniversityRice University
LocationBowling Green, KYHouston, TX
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPrivate, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$27,000
$11,436 for Kentucky residents		$58,128
Graduate Tuition$18,340
$12,140 for Kentucky residents		$54,462
Test Scores1,0701,540
Acceptance Rate97%9%
Admission Yield38%44%
Student Population16,493
14,440 undergraduate		8,672
4,494 undergraduate
Number of Faculty658 Full-time
267 part-time		698 Full-time
149 part-time
Number of Staffs1,757 Full-time
590 part-time		3,323 Full-time
220 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 16 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$8,499$48,958
Graduation Rate51%93%
Transfer-out Rate24%0%
Retention Rate77%98%

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