- Both University of Kansas (KU) and West Virginia University are public.
- KU is located in Lawrence, KS and West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
- KU has more expensive tuition of $29,412 than West Virginia University ($27,360).
- West Virginia University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.90% than KU (93.38%).
- KU has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than West Virginia University (1,100).
- KU is larger with 26,708 students than West Virginia University (24,741 students).
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| #206 in National Universities #8 in Kansas | Rankings | #232 in National Universities #9 in West Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lawrence, KS | Location | Morgantown, WV |
KU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,700 Kansas residents $29,412 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,648 West Virginia residents $27,360 out-of-state |
| $11,574 Kansas residents $26,236 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,908 West Virginia residents $28,260 out-of-state |
| $10,373 | Financial Aid | $11,052 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 93.38% | Acceptance Rate | 71.90% |
| 30.59% | Yield | 35.29% |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 26,708 | Total Students | 24,741 |
| 19,241 | Undergraduate | 19,059 |
| 7,467 | Graduate | 5,682 |
| 2,593 | Online Enrollment | 2,446 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $59,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) $6,222 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,462) $6,356 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,383 Full-time 269 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,348 Full-time 438 Part-time |
| 8,137 Full-time 804 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,567 Full-time 776 Part-time |
| $95,353 for Faculties $62,658 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,227 for Faculties $64,045 Part-time |