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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | York College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | York College | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | York, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | york.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | York College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $20,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $20,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $17,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $13,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | York College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 480 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 39.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1125 | |||
| 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 | York College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | York College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
K-State | York College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | York College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 66% | ||
Campus |
K-State | York College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than York College based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 626 students)
K-State vs. York College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or York College?
- York College is 115.5% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($20,450.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at K-State than York College ($25,560.00 vs. $20,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College than K-State ($17,835 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College are 12.2% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,000 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College than Kansas State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College students is 60.1% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($13,665 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. York College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or York College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York College or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at York College (3.02)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than York College (57.3%)
K-State vs. York College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or York College? 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 York College and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than York College (56% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than York College graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $38,300)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than York College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than York College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/