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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa UVU University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Utah State University| University of Kansas | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | WSU | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
KU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
KU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KU | WSU | ||
| 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
- Weber State University is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 26,708 students)
KU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or WSU?
- University of Kansas is 84.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at KU than Weber State University ($26,960.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than KU ($10,525 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,232 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 91% larger than aid received Weber State University ($11,140 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, KU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or KU .
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WSU (3.36)
KU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or WSU? 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 WSU and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Weber State University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $5,900 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,700)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/