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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA UCO-Central University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Kansas State University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | USAO | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $7,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $8,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $13,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
K-State | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 1,465 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 55.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1043/1188 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2025 |
Academics |
K-State | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
K-State | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
K-State | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 914 students)
K-State vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or USAO?
- Kansas State University is 50.3% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at K-State than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($26,838.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than K-State ($8,685 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 57.3% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($7,640 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Kansas State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 38.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($13,030 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at USAO (3.43)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than USAO (55.8%)
K-State vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or USAO? 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 USAO and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $13,600 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $36,100)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/