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KU vs. K-State

Both University of Kansas and Kansas State University are Public, 4 years schools located in Kansas. The following statements compare University of Kansas and Kansas State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • KU's tuition ($29,412) is more expensive than K-State ($27,816).
  • KU's acceptance rate (87.84%) is lower than K-State (95.14%).
  • K-State has higher yield (31.50%) than KU (31.31%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,210.
  • KU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than K-State (18 to 1).
  • KU (26,708 students) is larger than K-State (19,722 students) with more enrolled students.
  • KU ($10,373) has higher amount of financial aid than K-State ($8,381).
  • K-State's graduation rate (68%) is higher than KU (67%).
University of Kansas

University of Kansas

Public, 4 years • Lawrence, KS #206 National Universities, #8 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,700 In-State
$29,412 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,373
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
87.84% Acceptance Rate
31.31% Yield
Enrollment
19,241 Undergraduate
7,467 Graduate
2,593 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,383 Faculties (full-time)
8,137 Staffs (full-time)
$95,353 Faculty Salary
$62,658 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,222 annual charge
-5,488 capacity
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Kansas State University

Kansas State University

Public, 4 years • Manhattan, KS #190 National Universities, #2 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,942 In-State
$27,816 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,381
Test Scores
Admission
95.14% Acceptance Rate
31.50% Yield
Enrollment
15,046 Undergraduate
4,676 Graduate
2,820 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
996 Faculties (full-time)
4,237 Staffs (full-time)
$87,236 Faculty Salary
$59,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,200 annual charge
-5,696 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,900 annual charge
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