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Overview |
Friends University | KU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 28,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,108 | $10,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,108 | $28,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,828 | $10,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,579 | $18,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,910 | $10,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Friends University | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,134 | 19,226 | ||
| Admitted | 631 | 16,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.3% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1090 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Friends University | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
Friends University | KU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Friends University | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 1,927 students)
Friends University vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or KU?
- Friends University is 203% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($32,108.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Friends University than University of Kansas ($32,108.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Friends University ($18,322 vs. $22,579)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 0.1% lower than costs at Friends University ($10,818 vs. $10,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 105.8% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($21,910 vs. $10,644)
Friends University vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 131 points higher than at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming KU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Friends University (22)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Friends University (55.6%)
Friends University vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or KU? 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 KU and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Friends University (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $8,100 more per year than Friends University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,500)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $4,012 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,512)
- KU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/