| K-State vs. KU |
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|---|---|---|
#354 in National Universities #11 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | #248 in National Universities #4 in Kansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,221 Kansas Residents $28,568 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,102 Kansas Residents $30,432 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,089 Kansas Residents $25,824 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,971 Kansas Residents $27,146 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,985 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,731 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,190 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter81.69% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.48% |
| Favorable27.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.46% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller20,295 | Total Enrollment | Larger29,792 |
| Smaller15,650 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger22,085 |
| Smaller4,645 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,707 |
| Larger3,365 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,126 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher21% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,696) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,914) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,022 | Number of faculty | 3,080 |
| Lower$97,526 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,164 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.