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Overview |
K-State | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
K-State | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
K-State | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $193 |
Diversity |
K-State | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
K-State | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 50% | ||
Campus |
K-State | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 1,508 students)
K-State vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 259.2% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Kansas State University ($34,082.00 vs. $25,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($18,855 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 2.6% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,848 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Kansas State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 166.6% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($22,757 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
K-State vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $47,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidAmerica Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/