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KU ESU UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay Johnson County Community College UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin ISU| Kansas State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | UWO | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
K-State | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $245 |
Diversity |
K-State | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
K-State | UWO | ||
| 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
- Kansas State University is larger than than UWO based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 13,705 students)
K-State vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or UWO?
- Kansas State University is 47.8% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at K-State than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($25,560.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than K-State ($12,827 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 13.6% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($8,894 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 91.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,537 vs. $4,450)
K-State vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UWO (3.24)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than UWO (88.5%)
K-State vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or UWO? 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 UWO and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $44,100)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $1,248 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,748)
- K-State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former K-State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/