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UMBC Maryland KU Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU ESU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College| Kansas State University | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | TU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 19,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $7,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $24,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $11,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 62% |
Admission |
K-State | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 18,948 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 15,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
K-State | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $183 |
Diversity |
K-State | TU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
K-State | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
K-State | TU | ||
| 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 TU based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 19,527 students)
K-State vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or TU?
- Kansas State University is 35% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at K-State than Towson University ($26,838.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than K-State ($15,064 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 30.1% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,020 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Towson University (90% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($11,565 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or TU? 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 TU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Kansas State University (64% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $3,800 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,500)
- TU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/