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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 CU Boulder| University of Kansas | Washburn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $174 |
Diversity |
KU | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
KU | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 2% | ||
Campus |
KU | Washburn University | ||
| 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 Washburn University based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 5,460 students)
KU vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Washburn University?
- University of Kansas is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at KU than Washburn University ($26,960.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than KU ($12,473 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 1% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($10,040 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 42.5% larger than aid received Washburn University ($11,140 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or KU .
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
KU vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Washburn University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $12,300 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $3,600 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $20,500)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($174 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/