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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA UCO-Central University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Kansas State University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | USAO | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
K-State | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | |||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
K-State | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
K-State | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
K-State | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 825 students)
K-State vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or USAO?
- Kansas State University is 43.1% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at K-State than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($25,560.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than K-State ($8,390 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 44.3% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($7,000 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Kansas State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 42.9% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($12,201 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at USAO (3.43)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than USAO (56.3%)
K-State vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or USAO? 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 USAO and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $13,600 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $36,100)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/