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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 | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | MACU | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
KU | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KU | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $283 |
Diversity |
KU | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
KU | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 17% | ||
Campus |
KU | MACU | ||
| 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 MACU based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 2,442 students)
KU vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 74.1% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at KU than Mid America Christian University ($26,960.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than KU ($16,105 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 17.4% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($8,632 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than University of Kansas (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 16.4% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($12,967 vs. $11,140)
Which college is harder to get into, KU or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or KU .
KU vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or MACU? 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 MACU and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Mid America Christian University (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $9,600 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $45,000)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,938 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,438)
- KU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($211 vs. $283)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/