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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | WWU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
K-State | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
K-State | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
K-State | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
K-State | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
K-State | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 1,508 students)
K-State vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or WWU?
- William Woods University is 179.3% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at WWU than Kansas State University ($26,500.00 vs. $25,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than WWU ($18,855 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 3.5% lower than costs at William Woods University ($10,100 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Kansas State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 139.3% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($20,431 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WWU (3.4)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than WWU (61.5%)
K-State vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or WWU? 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 WWU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than William Woods University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $1,063 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($21,437 vs. $22,500)
- WWU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/