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BYU K-State Southern Utah University Utah ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa UVU UW MSU| University of Kansas | Utah State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
KU | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $140 |
Diversity |
KU | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
KU | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 28% | ||
Campus |
KU | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah State University is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (27,943 students vs. 26,708 students)
KU vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Utah State University?
- University of Kansas is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at KU than Utah State University ($26,960.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than KU ($14,577 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 23.1% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($8,232 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than University of Kansas (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 13.6% larger than aid received Utah State University ($11,140 vs. $9,808)
KU vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 61 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming KU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than KU (87.8%)
KU vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or Utah State 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 Utah State University and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Utah State University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $6,000 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $6,890 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($13,610 vs. $20,500)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($140 vs. $211)
- More Utah State University 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/