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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri Southern WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Kansas State University | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | MWSU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 3,817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $6,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $14,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $10,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $12,764 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $8,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
K-State | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
K-State | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $225 |
Diversity |
K-State | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
K-State | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
K-State | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 3,817 students)
K-State vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or MWSU?
- Kansas State University is 42.6% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $6,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at K-State than Missouri Western State University ($26,838.00 vs. $14,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than K-State ($12,764 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 9.5% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($10,975 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Kansas State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($9,391 vs. $8,500)
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MWSU (3.25)
K-State vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or MWSU? 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 MWSU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Missouri Western State University (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $13,200 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $682 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($21,818 vs. $22,500)
- MWSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($225 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/