| K-State vs. KU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,942 Kansas Residents $27,816 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,700 Kansas Residents $29,412 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,786 Kansas Residents $25,147 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,574 Kansas Residents $26,236 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,381 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,373 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier95.14% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.84% |
| Favorable31.50% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | ||
| Smaller19,722 | Total Enrollment | Larger26,708 |
| Smaller15,046 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger19,241 |
| Smaller4,676 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,467 |
| Larger2,820 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,593 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher23% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,149 | Number of faculties | 2,652 |
| Lower$91,396 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,439 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.