- Both Washburn University and University of Kansas (KU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- KU has more expensive tuition of $29,412 than Washburn University ($20,582).
- KU is larger with 26,708 students than Washburn University (5,460 students).
| Washburn University View More Rivals | University of Kansas View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Kansas | Rankings | #206 in National Universities #8 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Topeka, KS | Location | Lawrence, KS |
| Known as | KU | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,578 Kansas residents $20,582 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,700 Kansas residents $29,412 out-of-state |
| $10,388 Kansas residents $20,068 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,574 Kansas residents $26,236 out-of-state |
| $7,040 | Financial Aid | $10,373 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 93.38% | |
| Yield | 30.59% | |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,460 | Total Students | 26,708 |
| 4,733 | Undergraduate | 19,241 |
| 727 | Graduate | 7,467 |
| 740 | Online Enrollment | 2,593 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $43,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) $6,222 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 269 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,383 Full-time 269 Part-time |
| 736 Full-time 217 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,137 Full-time 804 Part-time |
| $69,274 for Faculties $48,495 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,353 for Faculties $62,658 Part-time |