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Overview |
WSU | Louisville | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 22,139 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,247 | $12,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $28,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $18,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $13,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
WSU | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 14,821 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 11,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 1020/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $203 |
Diversity |
WSU | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 16,741 students)
WSU vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 74.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Louisville than Wichita State University ($28,978.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Louisville ($14,184 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 18% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,690 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Wichita State University (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 80.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($13,148 vs. $7,282)
WSU vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 70 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Louisville (80.5%)
WSU vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Louisville? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Louisville and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Wichita State University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $1,400 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,800)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($203 vs. $211)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/