West Virginia University vs KU

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
KU has more expensive tuition & fees ($28,034) than West Virginia University ($25,320).
It is harder to admit to West Virginia University than KU.
KU has higher submitted ACT score (24) than West Virginia University (24).
KU has more students with 27,690 students while West Virginia University has 26,864 students.
KU has more full-time faculties with 2,381 faculties while West Virginia University has 1,371 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - West Virginia University and University of Kansas.

Which school is more in your mind and would you like to go to?

West Virginia UniversityKU

West Virginia University	vs.	KU
Morgantown, West Virginia	Location	Lawrence, Kansas
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (very high research activity)
In-State$8,976 Out-Of-State$25,320	Tuition & Fees	In-State$11,166 Out-Of-State$28,034
69% ($10,067)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	62% ($8,671)
$10,067	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$8,671
71.90 %	Acceptance Rates	93.38 %
35.29 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	30.59 %
1,130	SAT Score	-
24	ACT Score	26
61 %	Graduation Rate	67 %
26 %	Transfer-out Rate	25 %
76 %	Retention Rate	84 %
26,864	Student Population	27,690
1,371	Number of Faculties	2,381
18 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare