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KU Iowa ISU University of Missouri-Columbia Creighton University CU Boulder ESU Colorado State Minnesota Nebraska Wesleyan University ASU Texas A&M| Kansas State University | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 23,986 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $8,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $25,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $18,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
K-State | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 18,354 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 14,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
K-State | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
K-State | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
K-State | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (23,986 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Nebraska?
- Kansas State University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $8,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at K-State than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($26,838.00 vs. $25,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than K-State ($18,029 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 15.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($12,020 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Kansas State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 1.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($9,554 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Nebraska (77.1%)
K-State vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and K-State.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Kansas State University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $100 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($21,700 vs. $22,500)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former K-State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/