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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 | Manhattan Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | MCC | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 132 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | mccks.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $17,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $8,976 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $9,622 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | MCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 98 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 47 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 48%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 72.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KU | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
KU | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
KU | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KU | MCC | ||
| 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 132 students)
KU vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or MCC?
- Manhattan Christian College is 68.6% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($17,014.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at KU than Manhattan Christian College ($26,960.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than MCC ($18,950 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($8,976 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 15.8% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($11,140 vs. $9,622)
KU vs. MCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 120 points higher than at MCC (1025)
- Incoming KU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCC (22)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MCC (3.24)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MCC (48%)
KU vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or MCC? 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 MCC and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Manhattan Christian College (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $17,900 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $36,700)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/