- Both Washburn University and Wichita State University (WSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- Washburn University has more expensive tuition of $20,582 than WSU ($19,240).
- WSU is larger with 16,216 students than Washburn University (5,460 students).
| Washburn University View More Rivals | Wichita State University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Kansas | Rankings | #284 in National Universities #9 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Topeka, KS | Location | Wichita, KS |
| Known as | WSU | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,578 Kansas residents $20,582 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,322 Kansas residents $19,240 out-of-state |
| $10,388 Kansas residents $20,068 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,678 Kansas residents $16,225 out-of-state |
| $7,040 | Financial Aid | $7,373 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 93.80% | |
| Yield | 31.15% | |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,460 | Total Students | 16,216 |
| 4,733 | Undergraduate | 12,049 |
| 727 | Graduate | 4,167 |
| 740 | Online Enrollment | 3,537 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $43,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,517) | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 269 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 566 Full-time 326 Part-time |
| 736 Full-time 217 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,058 Full-time 555 Part-time |
| $69,274 for Faculties $48,495 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,338 for Faculties $59,976 Part-time |