The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • KU has more expensive tuition & fees ($29,412) than West Virginia University ($27,360).
  • It is harder to admit to KU than West Virginia University.
  • KU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,210) than West Virginia University (1,100).
  • KU has higher submitted ACT score (24) than West Virginia University (23).
  • KU has more students with 26,708 students while West Virginia University has 24,741 students.
  • KU has more full-time faculties with 2,383 faculties while West Virginia University has 1,348 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Kansas and West Virginia University.
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KUWest Virginia University
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KUvs.West Virginia University
Lawrence, KansasLocationMorgantown, West Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$11,700
Out-Of-State$29,412
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,648
Out-Of-State$27,360
75%% Receiving Financial Aid75%
$10,373Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,052
87.84 %Acceptance Rates88.38 %
31.31 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)28.41 %
1,210SAT Score1,100
24ACT Score23
67 %Graduation Rate62 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate23 %
85 %Retention Rate79 %
26,708Student Population24,741
2,383Number of Faculties1,348
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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