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Texas A&M Arkansas KU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas Alabama LSU University of Missouri-Columbia UT Austin Texas Tech ESU Baylor| Kansas State University | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | OU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
K-State | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
K-State | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
K-State | OU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
K-State | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 48% | ||
Campus |
K-State | OU | ||
| 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
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (29,145 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or OU?
- Kansas State University is 96.5% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at K-State than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($26,838.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than OU ($18,745 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 10.7% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,020 vs. $13,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Kansas State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 15.3% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($10,830 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at OU (3.66)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than OU (76.5%)
K-State vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or OU? 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 OU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Kansas State University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $9,600 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $49,700)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- OU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/