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K-State ESU Bellevue University University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska GCU Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College Colorado Tech| University of Kansas | Purdue Global Davenport Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Purdue Global-Davenport Campus | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 30,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | kaplanuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Purdue Global-Davenport Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $13,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $13,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $4,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
KU | Purdue Global-Davenport Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | Purdue Global-Davenport Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Purdue Global-Davenport Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $28,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $299 |
Diversity |
KU | Purdue Global-Davenport Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
KU | Purdue Global-Davenport Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 98% | ||
Campus |
KU | Purdue Global-Davenport Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue Global Davenport Campus is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (30,512 students vs. 26,708 students)
KU vs. Purdue Global-Davenport Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Purdue Global-Davenport Campus?
- Purdue Global Davenport Campus is 32.3% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at KU than Purdue Global Davenport Campus ($26,960.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Davenport Campus are 104.4% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($4,959 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than Purdue Global Davenport Campus (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Davenport Campus ($11,140 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Purdue Global-Davenport Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Global-Davenport Campus or KU .
KU vs. Purdue Global-Davenport Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or Purdue Global-Davenport Campus? 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 Purdue Global-Davenport Campus and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Purdue Global Davenport Campus (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $15,200 more per year than Purdue Global-Davenport Campus graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $39,400)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $8,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Davenport Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,965)
- KU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Davenport Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Davenport Campus students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/