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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | WSU | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 79% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 953/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $211 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Fort Hays State University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 12,949 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or WSU?
- Wichita State University is 65.4% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at WSU than Fort Hays State University ($16,208.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than WSU ($13,322 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 48.7% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,481 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Hays State University than Wichita State University (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 32% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($7,110 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Fort Hays State University (88%)
Fort Hays State University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University or WSU? 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 WSU and Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Fort Hays State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,400)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $218 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,718)
- WSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/