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KU NMSU ESU Texas Tech Johnson County Community College UT Permian Basin ISU UNOMAHA UTSA University of Missouri-Columbia Lamar University WSU| Kansas State University | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | UTEP | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
K-State | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
K-State | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $178 |
Diversity |
K-State | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
K-State | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 19,722 students)
K-State vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or UTEP?
- Kansas State University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at K-State than The University of Texas at El Paso ($25,560.00 vs. $23,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than K-State ($9,563 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 5.4% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,582 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than The University of Texas at El Paso (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 23.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($10,564 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than K-State (95.1%)
K-State vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or UTEP? 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 UTEP and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,500)
- UTEP graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($178 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/