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K-State NMSU ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa Texas Tech University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College UT Permian Basin| University of Kansas | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | UTEP | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 87% |
Admission |
KU | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 870/1090 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $178 |
Diversity |
KU | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 2% | ||
Campus |
KU | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than UTEP based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 23,880 students)
KU vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or UTEP?
- University of Kansas is 31% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at KU than The University of Texas at El Paso ($26,960.00 vs. $23,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than KU ($9,563 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,582 vs. $10,136)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas as The University of Texas at El Paso (87% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 5.5% larger than aid received The University of Texas at El Paso ($11,140 vs. $10,564)
KU vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 212 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Incoming KU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTEP (20)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than KU (87.8%)
KU vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or UTEP? 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 UTEP and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $12,400 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $20,500)
- UTEP graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($178 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/