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 ($30,432) is more expensive than K-State ($28,568).
- K-State's acceptance rate (81.69%) is lower than KU (93.48%).
- K-State has higher yield (27.48%) than KU (25.46%).
- KU's SAT score (1,190) is higher than K-State (1,170).
- KU's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than K-State (19 to 1).
- KU (29,792 students) is larger than K-State (20,295 students) with more enrolled students.
- KU ($11,245) has higher amount of financial aid than K-State ($9,399).
- K-State's graduation rate (71%) is higher than KU (69%).

University of Kansas
Public, 4 years • Lawrence, KS #260 National Universities, #6 in Kansas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,102 In-State
$30,432 out-of-state
$30,432 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,245
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
93.48% Acceptance Rate
25.46% Yield
Enrollment
22,085 Undergraduate
7,707 Graduate
3,126 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,643 Faculties (full-time)
8,958 Staffs (full-time)
$103,164 Faculty Salary
$74,397 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Kansas State University
Public, 4 years • Manhattan, KS #128 National Universities, #1 in Kansas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,221 In-State
$28,568 out-of-state
$28,568 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,399
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
81.69% Acceptance Rate
27.48% Yield
Enrollment
15,650 Undergraduate
4,645 Graduate
3,365 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
905 Faculties (full-time)
4,196 Staffs (full-time)
$97,526 Faculty Salary
$69,479 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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