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KU Southern New Hampshire University ESU ASU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas Bellevue University| Kansas State University | Purdue Global Des Moines Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Urbandale, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | kaplanuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $13,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $13,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $4,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 0% |
Admission |
K-State | Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
K-State | Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $28,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $299 |
Diversity |
K-State | Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
K-State | Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 760 students)
K-State vs. Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus?
- Purdue Global Des Moines Campus is 40.8% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at K-State than Purdue Global Des Moines Campus ($25,560.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Des Moines Campus are 103.7% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($4,959 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Purdue Global Des Moines Campus (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Des Moines Campus ($8,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus or K-State .
K-State vs. Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus? 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 Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus and K-State.
- The graduation rate at Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus is higher than Kansas State University (100% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $39,400)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $6,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,965)
- K-State graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Des Moines Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/