KU vs. CWU

The following statements compare University of Kansas and Central Washington University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • KU's tuition ($30,432) is more expensive than CWU ($27,526).
  • CWU's acceptance rate (90.62%) is lower than KU (93.48%).
  • KU has higher yield (25.46%) than CWU (20.03%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,190.
  • CWU's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than KU (18 to 1).
  • KU (29,792 students) is larger than CWU (10,811 students) with more enrolled students.
  • KU ($11,245) has higher amount of financial aid than CWU ($9,441).
  • KU's graduation rate (69%) is higher than CWU (54%).
University of Kansas

University of Kansas

Public, 4 years • Lawrence, KS #260 National Universities, #6 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,102 In-State
$30,432 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,245
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
93.48% Acceptance Rate
25.46% Yield
Enrollment
22,085 Undergraduate
7,707 Graduate
3,126 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,643 Faculties (full-time)
8,958 Staffs (full-time)
$103,164 Faculty Salary
$74,397 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Central Washington University

Central Washington University

Public, 4 years • Ellensburg, WA #9 in Washington more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$9,417 In-State
$27,526 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,441
Test Scores
Admission
90.62% Acceptance Rate
20.03% Yield
Enrollment
10,317 Undergraduate
494 Graduate
2,377 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
426 Faculties (full-time)
1,387 Staffs (full-time)
$91,272 Faculty Salary
$68,884 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Graduation
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