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KU University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Truman State Arkansas IU Purdue Michigan State Nebraska Missouri State University-Springfield OU ESU| Kansas State University | University of Missouri Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 84% |
Admission |
K-State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $226 |
Diversity |
K-State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
K-State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 30.5% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Kansas State University ($33,216.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,745 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 12.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($12,020 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than University of Missouri Columbia (90% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 24.9% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($11,734 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
K-State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and K-State.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Kansas State University (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $4,500 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,700)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $617 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($21,883 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($226 vs. $232)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former K-State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/