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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| Principia College | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Principia College | KU | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Principia College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Principia College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
Principia College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Principia College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or KU?
- Principia College is 209.2% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Principia College than University of Kansas ($31,200.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than KU ($18,039 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 27% lower than costs at Principia College ($10,136 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Principia College than University of Kansas (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 142.8% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($27,051 vs. $11,140)
Principia College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College or KU? 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 KU and Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/