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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 | Sterling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | SC | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Sterling, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 707 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | sterling.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | SC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $30,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $30,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $9,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $22,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $21,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | SC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 826 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 53% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 938/1123 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
K-State | SC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | SC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $255 |
Diversity |
K-State | SC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
K-State | SC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 54% | ||
Campus |
K-State | SC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 707 students)
K-State vs. SC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or SC?
- Sterling College is 201.1% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at SC than Kansas State University ($30,000.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than SC ($18,745 vs. $22,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 26.1% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,532 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Kansas State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 131.9% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($21,778 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. SC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or SC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SC or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SC (3.46)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than SC (53%)
K-State vs. SC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or SC? 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 SC and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Sterling College (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $37,400)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $2,163 lower median federal student loan debt than SC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,663)
- K-State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than SC graduates. ($232 vs. $255)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/