K-State vs. KU

Compare Graduate Tuition and Programs at Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Twelve Conference.

K-Statevs.KU

Both K-State and KU are public. Both schools are located in Kansas.
  • KU Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $26,236 than K-State Graduate School ($25,147).
  • KU Graduate School is larger with 7,467 graduate students than K-State Graduate School (4,676 students).
  • KU Graduate School is more graduate programs of 442 programs than K-State Graduate School (339 programs).
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#190 in National Universities
#2 in Kansas
Rankings#206 in National Universities
#8 in Kansas
Public, 4 yearsSchool TypePublic, 4 years
Manhattan, KSLocationLawrence, KS
Academic
$65Graduate School Application Fee$65
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
339 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs442 Programs
19 ProgramsNumber of Online Graduate Programs59 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$11,786 Kansas residents
$25,147 out-of-state
Average Graduate Programs$11,574 Kansas residents
$26,236 out-of-state
Medical School Tuition$38,785 Kansas residents
$67,980 out-of-state
Student Population
19,722Total Students26,708
4,676Graduate Enrollment7,467
2,820Online Graduate Enrollment2,593
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,696)
$5,200 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488)
$6,222 average annual costs
✔ (20 meals per week)
$4,900 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
996 Full-time
153 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,383 Full-time
269 Part-time
4,237 Full-time
544 Part-time
Number of Staffs8,137 Full-time
804 Part-time
$87,236 for Faculties
$59,390 Part-time
Average Salary$95,353 for Faculties
$62,658 Part-time
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