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KU ESU UVU Johnson County Community College Utah State University Utah ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Southern Utah University Washburn University| Kansas State University | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | WSU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
K-State | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
K-State | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
K-State | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
K-State | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 19,722 students)
K-State vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or WSU?
- Kansas State University is 73.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at K-State than Weber State University ($25,560.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than K-State ($10,525 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 9.4% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,232 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Kansas State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 46.4% larger than aid received Weber State University ($8,537 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WSU (3.36)
K-State vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or WSU? 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 WSU and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Weber State University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $48,700)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/