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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College WSC OU Baker| University of Kansas | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | UNK | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $219 |
Diversity |
KU | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KU | UNK | ||
| 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 UNK based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 6,041 students)
KU vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or UNK?
- University of Kansas is 62.3% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124% higher at KU than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($26,960.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than KU ($16,564 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,136 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 53% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($11,140 vs. $7,282)
KU vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 96 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNK (3.24)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UNK (86%)
KU vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or UNK? 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 UNK and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is the same as at University of Nebraska at Kearney (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $11,200 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,400)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,250)
- KU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($211 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/