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JMU Mason KU Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA ESU WVU UMBC| Kansas State University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | VCU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
K-State | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
K-State | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
K-State | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
K-State | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 29% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($12,850.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at VCU than Kansas State University ($34,744.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than VCU ($18,745 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 34.1% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($12,020 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Kansas State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 32.4% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($12,433 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or VCU? 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 VCU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $47,500)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- K-State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/