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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | K-State | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 19,722 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $9,489 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $25,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $18,855 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $8,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Briar Cliff University | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | K-State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or K-State?
- Briar Cliff University is 249.7% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($33,180.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Briar Cliff University than Kansas State University ($33,180.00 vs. $25,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than Briar Cliff University ($18,855 vs. $21,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 1.9% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,910 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than Kansas State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 211.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($26,614 vs. $8,537)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University or K-State? 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 K-State and Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Briar Cliff University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- K-State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/