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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | Ship | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,843 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,437 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,615 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,772 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,338 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 85% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,995 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fort Hays State University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (12,843 students vs. 5,184 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 115.7% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $4,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Fort Hays State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,615.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Ship ($13,774 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 47.7% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,772 vs. $12,952)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fort Hays State University as Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (85% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Hays State University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($6,338 vs. $5,951)
Fort Hays State University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Ship (85.5%)
Fort Hays State University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University or Ship? 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 Ship and Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Fort Hays State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,800 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,718 vs. $25,000)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/