Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Kansas. By school type, there are 4 public and 6 private schools in best schools in Kansas. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friends University | Wichita, KS | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 2 | Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Baker University | Baldwin City, KS | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Southwestern College | Winfield, KS | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Olathe, KS | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Newman University | Wichita, KS | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 8 | University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth, KS | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 9 | Emporia State University | Emporia, KS | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Kansas is $20,679 for State residents and $28,339 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 80.87% and graduation rate is 51.30%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friends University | $31,812 | 57.67% | 40% | 12:1 | 1,692 |
| 2 | Pittsburg State University | $7,969 / $19,654 | 93.64% | 52% | 15:1 | 6,017 |
| 3 | Baker University | $32,320 | 99.06% | 62% | 12:1 | 2,364 |
| 4 | University of Kansas | $11,166 / $28,035 | 92.50% | 66% | 17:1 | 26,780 |
| 5 | Southwestern College | $36,650 | 69.13% | 40% | 10:1 | 1,282 |
| 6 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | $34,832 | 64.65% | 45% | 10:1 | 1,584 |
| 7 | Newman University | $34,400 | 71.65% | 63% | 13:1 | 2,617 |
| 8 | University of Saint Mary | $32,540 | 80.94% | 47% | 12:1 | 1,280 |
| 9 | Emporia State University | $7,000 / $14,918 | 88.37% | 50% | 17:1 | 5,615 |
| 10 | Wichita State University | $8,865 / $18,226 | 91.06% | 48% | 19:1 | 15,394 |
| Average | $20,679 / $28,339 | 80.87% | 51.30% | 13.70:1 | 6,463 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Kansasand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.