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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| University of Kansas | McPherson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 788 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $34,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $34,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $10,322 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $25,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $22,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 1,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 936/1126 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
KU | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
KU | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
KU | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 69% | ||
Campus |
KU | McPherson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 788 students)
KU vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or McPherson College?
- McPherson College is 221.6% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($34,072.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at McPherson College than University of Kansas ($34,072.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than McPherson College ($18,322 vs. $25,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 4.8% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($10,322 vs. $10,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 115.4% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($22,929 vs. $10,644)
KU vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 205 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming KU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than McPherson College (83.8%)
KU vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or McPherson 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 McPherson College and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than McPherson College (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $10,400 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,200)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- KU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/