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Overview |
Wartburg College | KU | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 28,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #577 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,490 | $10,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,490 | $28,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,062 | $10,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,321 | $18,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,519 | $10,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,543 | 19,226 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 16,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1235 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Wartburg College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Wartburg College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 1,472 students)
Wartburg College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or KU?
- Wartburg College is 357.6% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($48,490.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Wartburg College than University of Kansas ($48,490.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Wartburg College ($18,322 vs. $23,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 2.3% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($10,818 vs. $11,062)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wartburg College than University of Kansas (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 261.9% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($38,519 vs. $10,644)
Wartburg College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Wartburg College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 40 points higher than at Wartburg College (1105)
- Incoming KU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wartburg College (24)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than KU (88.2%)
Wartburg College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College or KU? 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 KU and Wartburg College.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than University of Kansas (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $6,500 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,100)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/