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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 | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | USAO | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $7,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $8,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $13,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
KU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 1,465 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 55.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1043/1188 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
KU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
KU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
KU | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 914 students)
KU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or USAO?
- University of Kansas is 59.8% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($10,596.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at KU than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($28,308.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than KU ($8,685 vs. $18,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 41.6% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($7,640 vs. $10,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than University of Kansas (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 22.4% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($13,030 vs. $10,644)
KU vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 146 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming KU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at USAO (3.43)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than USAO (55.8%)
KU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or USAO? 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 USAO and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $18,500 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $36,100)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/