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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Arizona Christian University Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Kansas State University | Ottawa University Ottawa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | OU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Ottawa, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $26,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 3,331 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 2,606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| 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 | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $226 |
Diversity |
K-State | OU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
K-State | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 69% | ||
Campus |
K-State | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 953 students)
K-State vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or OU?
- Ottawa University Ottawa is 215.9% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at OU than Kansas State University ($29,980.00 vs. $25,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than OU ($18,855 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 18.2% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($10,100 vs. $11,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Kansas State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 173% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($23,303 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at OU (3.12)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than OU (78.2%)
K-State vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or OU? 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 OU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $46,400)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $625 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($21,875 vs. $22,500)
- OU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($226 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/