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 (1,100) than West Virginia University (1,100).
  • KU has higher submitted ACT score (23) 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 - West Virginia University and University of Kansas.
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West Virginia Universityvs.KU
Morgantown, West VirginiaLocationLawrence, Kansas
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$9,648
Out-Of-State$27,360
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$11,700
Out-Of-State$29,412
75%% Receiving Financial Aid75%
$11,052Average Amount of Financial Aid$10,373
88.38 %Acceptance Rates87.84 %
28.41 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)31.31 %
1,100SAT Score1,210
23ACT Score24
62 %Graduation Rate67 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate23 %
79 %Retention Rate85 %
24,741Student Population26,708
1,348Number of Faculties2,383
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, 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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