| KU vs. K-State |
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|---|---|---|
#248 in National Universities #4 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | #354 in National Universities #11 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 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,700 Kansas Residents $29,412 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,942 Kansas Residents $27,816 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,574 Kansas Residents $26,236 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,786 Kansas Residents $25,147 Out-of-State |
| More$10,373 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,381 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,210 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter87.84% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.14% |
| Lower31.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.50% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,708 | Total Enrollment | Smaller19,722 |
| Larger19,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,046 |
| Larger7,467 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,676 |
| Smaller2,593 | Online Student Population | Larger2,820 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher68% |
| Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,696) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,914) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,652 | Number of faculties | 1,149 |
| Higher$100,439 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,396 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.