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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | Fontbonne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 944 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $27,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $27,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $20,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $22,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
K-State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 880 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
K-State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
K-State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 944 students)
K-State vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Fontbonne University?
- Fontbonne University is 195% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($27,996.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Fontbonne University than Kansas State University ($27,996.00 vs. $25,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than Fontbonne University ($18,855 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($10,100 vs. $10,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fontbonne University than Kansas State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 161% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($22,284 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Fontbonne University (94.4%)
K-State vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or Fontbonne University? 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 Fontbonne University and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Fontbonne University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Fontbonne University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $46,400)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/