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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 | York College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | York College | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | York, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | york.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | York College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $20,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $20,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $17,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $13,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | York College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 480 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 39.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 14/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 800/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
KU | York College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | York College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
KU | York College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
KU | York College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 66% | ||
Campus |
KU | York College | ||
| 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 York College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 626 students)
KU vs. York College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or York College?
- York College is 102.6% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($20,450.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at KU than York College ($26,960.00 vs. $20,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College than KU ($17,835 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College are 12.6% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,000 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College students is 22.7% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($13,665 vs. $11,140)
KU vs. York College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or York College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York College or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 195 points higher than at York College (950)
- Incoming KU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at York College (20)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at York College (3.02)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than York College (57.3%)
KU vs. York College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or York College? 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 York College and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than York College (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $16,300 more per year than York College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $38,300)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than York College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- KU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than York College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/