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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA K-State Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU| University of Kansas | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | UH | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 75% |
Admission |
KU | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $204 |
Diversity |
KU | UH | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
KU | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 26,708 students)
KU vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or UH?
- University of Kansas is 16.2% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at KU than University of Houston ($26,960.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than KU ($14,056 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Houston ($10,136 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than University of Houston (87% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 2.8% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($11,457 vs. $11,140)
KU vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 9 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UH (3.46)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UH (66.2%)
KU vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or UH? 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 UH and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Houston (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $4,400 more per year than KU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,500)
- UH graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($204 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/