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KU ESU Johnson County Community College Evangel University ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas DBU WSC| Kansas State University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | ORU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 5,365 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $24,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $23,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 94% |
Admission |
K-State | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 3,639 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 3,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 23.8% | ||
| 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 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1083/1250 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $302 |
Diversity |
K-State | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
K-State | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
K-State | ORU | ||
| 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 ORU based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 5,365 students)
K-State vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 226.2% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at ORU than Kansas State University ($32,500.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than ORU ($18,745 vs. $24,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 27.9% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,400 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than Kansas State University (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 144.9% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($23,000 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at ORU (3.5)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or ORU? 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 ORU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is the same as at Oral Roberts University (56% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $40,200)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $6,744 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,244)
- K-State graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($232 vs. $302)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU 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/