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Colorado State K-State UW CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah Boise State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas UO| University of Kansas | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | MSU | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
KU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
KU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 65% | ||
Campus |
KU | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 16,681 students)
KU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or MSU?
- University of Kansas is 73.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at MSU than University of Kansas ($27,391.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than KU ($17,250 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 11.5% lower than costs at Montana State University ($10,136 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 93.8% larger than aid received Montana State University ($11,140 vs. $5,749)
KU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 14 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming KU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MSU (3.5)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MSU (73.3%)
KU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or MSU? 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 MSU and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Montana State University (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $8,800 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $45,800)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- KU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More MSU 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/