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KU ESU Southeast Missouri State University Johnson County Community College EIU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northwest Pitt State ISU UNOMAHA Western Illinois University WSU| Kansas State University | University of Central Missouri | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Central | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
K-State | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
K-State | Central | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 11,637 students)
K-State vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Central?
- Kansas State University is 18% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at K-State than University of Central Missouri ($25,560.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than K-State ($15,117 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 4.1% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,699 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Kansas State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 31% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($8,537 vs. $6,517)
K-State vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Central (3.68)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Central (71.3%)
K-State vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or Central? 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 Central and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Central Missouri (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $59 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($22,441 vs. $22,500)
- University of Central Missouri and K-State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central 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/