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KU ESU UW-La Crosse Wisconsin University of Phoenix-Madison Campus UWO UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Green Bay UWSP Johnson County Community College Buffalo State College| Kansas State University | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | UWM | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 83% |
Admission |
K-State | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
K-State | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
K-State | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
K-State | UWM | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or UWM?
- Kansas State University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at K-State than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($26,838.00 vs. $20,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than K-State ($16,499 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 9.5% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($10,980 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 77% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,391 vs. $5,305)
K-State vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or UWM? 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 UWM and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $46,100)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $2,458 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,958)
- K-State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/