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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| University of Kansas | Doane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Doane University | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KU | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
KU | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
KU | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 34% | ||
Campus |
KU | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 1,879 students)
KU vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Doane University?
- Doane University is 278.4% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Doane University than University of Kansas ($38,190.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Doane University ($18,950 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 7.5% lower than costs at Doane University ($10,136 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Doane University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 164.6% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($29,479 vs. $11,140)
KU vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 81 points higher than at Doane University (1064)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Doane University (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Doane University (3.6)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Doane University (75.8%)
KU vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or Doane University? 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 Doane University and KU.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than University of Kansas (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $6,900 more per year than Doane University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,700)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- KU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Doane University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/