- Baylor University is a private school while Kansas State University (K-State) is a public school.
- Baylor University is located in Waco, TX and K-State is located in Manhattan, KS.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than K-State ($27,816).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than K-State (94.12%).
- Baylor University is larger with 20,709 students than K-State (19,722 students).
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| #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas | Rankings | #190 in National Universities #2 in Kansas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Waco, TX | Location | Manhattan, KS |
| Known as | K-State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $54,844 | Undergraduate | $10,942 Kansas residents $27,816 out-of-state |
| $41,130 | Graduate | $11,786 Kansas residents $25,147 out-of-state |
| $26,225 | Financial Aid | $8,381 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 38.95% | Acceptance Rate | 94.12% |
| 22.99% | Yield | 41.79% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,709 | Total Students | 19,722 |
| 15,213 | Undergraduate | 15,046 |
| 5,496 | Graduate | 4,676 |
| 2,920 | Online Enrollment | 2,820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) $7,340 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,696) $5,200 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,247 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 996 Full-time 153 Part-time |
| 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,237 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,236 for Faculties $59,390 Part-time |