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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 | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | MACU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
K-State | MACU | ||
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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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $283 |
Diversity |
K-State | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
K-State | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
K-State | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than MACU based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 2,442 students)
K-State vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 85.1% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at K-State than Mid America Christian University ($25,560.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than K-State ($16,105 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 17% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($8,632 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than Kansas State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 51.9% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($12,967 vs. $8,537)
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or K-State .
K-State vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or MACU? 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 MACU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Mid America Christian University (56% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $45,000)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $4,938 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,438)
- K-State graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($232 vs. $283)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/