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KU ESU Johnson County Community College Nebraska ISU WSU University of Missouri-Columbia Creighton University Washburn University Arkansas UNI WSC| Kansas State University | University of Nebraska at Omaha | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 15,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $6,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $20,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $13,284 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $7,339 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 79% |
Admission |
K-State | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 9,889 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 8,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
K-State | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $201 |
Diversity |
K-State | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
K-State | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 7% | ||
Campus |
K-State | UNOMAHA | ||
| 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 UNOMAHA based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 15,015 students)
K-State vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or UNOMAHA?
- Kansas State University is 52.4% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $6,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at K-State than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($26,838.00 vs. $20,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than K-State ($13,284 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 3.5% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($11,610 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than University of Nebraska at Omaha (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 28% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($9,391 vs. $7,339)
K-State vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UNOMAHA (3.44)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than UNOMAHA graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $46,600)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNOMAHA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/