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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 | Grace University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Grace University | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 298 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KU | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $183 |
Diversity |
KU | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | - | ||
Campus |
KU | Grace University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 298 students)
KU vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Grace University?
- Grace University is 119.2% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($22,120.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at KU than Grace University ($26,960.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Grace University ($18,950 vs. $19,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 38.4% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($7,324 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace University students is 17.4% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($13,079 vs. $11,140)
KU vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 142 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming KU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Grace University (45.9%)
KU vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or Grace 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 Grace University and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Grace University (61% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $21,300 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,500)
- Grace University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($183 vs. $211)
- More Grace University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/