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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte KU UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC| Kansas State University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | ASU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 21,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $21,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $12,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $14,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $7,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 47% |
Admission |
K-State | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 24,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 21,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
K-State | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
K-State | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
K-State | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
K-State | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or ASU?
- Kansas State University is 134.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at K-State than Appalachian State University ($26,838.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than K-State ($14,712 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 2% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($12,020 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Appalachian State University (90% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($9,391 vs. $7,677)
K-State vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at K-State (3.77)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or ASU? 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 ASU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Kansas State University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former K-State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/