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ESU Washburn University KU NSU K-State WSU Pitt State USAO UCO-Central UNK| Fort Hays State University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | RSU | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 79% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | |||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Fort Hays State University | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $166 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 19% | ||
| % International | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 3,155 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or RSU?
- Rogers State University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($4,536.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Fort Hays State University than Rogers State University ($14,580.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than RSU ($13,322 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 26.5% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($8,481 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Hays State University than Rogers State University (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rogers State University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($7,107 vs. $5,387)
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at RSU (3.4)
Fort Hays State University vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University or RSU? 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 RSU and Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is higher than Rogers State University (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Fort Hays State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $4,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($16,150 vs. $20,718)
- RSU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($166 vs. $214)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/