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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 | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | SNU | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
KU | SNU | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KU | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $193 |
Diversity |
KU | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
KU | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 30% | ||
Campus |
KU | SNU | ||
| 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 1,507 students)
KU vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or SNU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 167.5% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at SNU than University of Kansas ($27,000.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than SNU ($18,950 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 28.3% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($7,900 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than University of Kansas (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 79.1% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($19,948 vs. $11,140)
Which college is harder to get into, KU or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or KU .
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SNU (3.3)
KU vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or SNU? 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 SNU and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Southern Nazarene University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $1,800 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $52,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,500)
- SNU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/