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KU South Dakota State University ESU Johnson County Community College University of North Dakota ISU UNOMAHA Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana University of Missouri-Columbia Truman State| Kansas State University | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | USD | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 81% |
Admission |
K-State | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
K-State | USD | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 41% | ||
Campus |
K-State | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 9,868 students)
K-State vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or USD?
- Kansas State University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at K-State than University of South Dakota ($26,838.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than K-State ($18,466 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 32.7% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,060 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than University of South Dakota (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 68.3% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($9,391 vs. $5,580)
K-State vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or USD? 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 USD and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of South Dakota (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $48,200)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/