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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 | Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Park University | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 85% |
Admission |
KU | Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KU | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
KU | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
KU | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 60% | ||
Campus |
KU | Park 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 Park University based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 7,662 students)
KU vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Park University?
- Park University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($12,231.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at KU than Park University ($26,960.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than KU ($15,858 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 21.7% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($8,330 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than Park University (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 58.2% larger than aid received Park University ($11,140 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or KU .
KU vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or Park 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 Park University and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Park University (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $5,000 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Park University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/