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KU DSC ESU Utah Utah State University WSU BYU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA Southern Utah University University of Missouri-Columbia| Kansas State University | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | UVU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
K-State | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $157 |
Diversity |
K-State | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
K-State | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
K-State | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 19,722 students)
K-State vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or UVU?
- Kansas State University is 69% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at K-State than Utah Valley University ($25,560.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than K-State ($9,346 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 9.4% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,234 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Kansas State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 134.9% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($8,537 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UVU (3.52)
K-State vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or UVU? 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 UVU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Utah Valley University (56% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $400 more per year than UVU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $49,300)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $7,300 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($15,200 vs. $22,500)
- UVU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($157 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/