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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 | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 532 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $13,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $23,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $19,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
KU | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 41% | ||
Campus |
KU | Stephens 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 532 students)
KU vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 154.8% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at KU than Stephens College ($28,308.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Stephens College ($18,322 vs. $23,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 21.1% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,818 vs. $13,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 82.5% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($19,424 vs. $10,644)
KU vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 109 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming KU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than KU (88.2%)
KU vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or Stephens 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 Stephens College and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Stephens College (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $17,200 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $37,400)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/