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KU ESU Johnson County Community College UNK ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | WSC | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $9,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $15,458 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $5,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
K-State | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
K-State | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $207 |
Diversity |
K-State | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
K-State | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
K-State | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 4,807 students)
K-State vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or WSC?
- Kansas State University is 73% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 365.9% higher at K-State than Wayne State College ($26,838.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than K-State ($15,458 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 24.9% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,624 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Kansas State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 59.8% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($9,391 vs. $5,875)
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WSC (3.36)
K-State vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or WSC? 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 WSC and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Wayne State College (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $2,450 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($20,050 vs. $22,500)
- WSC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($207 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/