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Overview |
Arkansas | K-State | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 19,745 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $9,964 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $26,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $18,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $9,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 90% |
Admission |
Arkansas | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 13,437 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 10,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | K-State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 19,745 students)
Arkansas vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or K-State?
- Kansas State University is 30% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at K-State than University of Arkansas ($26,838.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than K-State ($17,475 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($12,020 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than University of Arkansas (90% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 15.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,391 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. K-State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or K-State? 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 K-State and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Kansas State University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $700 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,700)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/