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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU UCO-Central Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Kansas State University | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | SNU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
K-State | SNU | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
K-State | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $193 |
Diversity |
K-State | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
K-State | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
K-State | SNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 1,507 students)
K-State vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or SNU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 184.5% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at SNU than Kansas State University ($27,000.00 vs. $25,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than SNU ($18,855 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 27.8% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($7,900 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Kansas State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 133.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($19,948 vs. $8,537)
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SNU (3.3)
K-State vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or SNU? 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 SNU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Southern Nazarene University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $3,100 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $49,700)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- SNU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/