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Colorado State KU UW CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah Boise State ESU UO Idaho Utah State University Washington State| Kansas State University | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | MSU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 16,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $6,056 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $29,047 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $18,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $9,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 85% |
Admission |
K-State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 21,975 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 19,081 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
K-State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
K-State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 64% | ||
Campus |
K-State | MSU | ||
| 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
- Kansas State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 16,960 students)
K-State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or MSU?
- Kansas State University is 64.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $6,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at MSU than Kansas State University ($29,047.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than K-State ($18,511 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Montana State University ($12,020 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Montana State University (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montana State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($9,967 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MSU (3.5)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or MSU? 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 MSU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Montana State University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $45,800)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former K-State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/