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Overview |
WSU | UNK | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 |
WSU | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $219 |
Diversity |
WSU | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 6,041 students)
WSU vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UNK?
- Wichita State University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at WSU than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($16,208.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than UNK ($13,553 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 10.7% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,390 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 2.4% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($7,282 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 40 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UNK (3.24)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UNK (86%)
WSU vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UNK? 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 UNK and WSU.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Wichita State University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $400 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $43,400)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,250)
- WSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($211 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/