- Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is a public school while University of Saint Mary is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- University of Saint Mary has more expensive tuition of $33,890 than FHSU ($16,811).
- University of Saint Mary has tighter acceptance rate of 49.15% than FHSU (88.62%).
- FHSU has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than University of Saint Mary (985).
- FHSU is larger with 12,949 students than University of Saint Mary (1,267 students).
| Fort Hays State University View More Rivals | University of Saint Mary View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Kansas | Rankings | #14 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Hays, KS | Location | Leavenworth, KS |
FHSU| Known as | University of St. Mary University of St Mary | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,633 Kansas residents $16,811 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,890 |
| $4,696 Kansas residents $12,051 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,367 |
| $5,167 | Financial Aid | $22,180 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 88.62% | Acceptance Rate | 49.15% |
| 51.40% | Yield | 29.47% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 985 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,949 | Total Students | 1,267 |
| 10,427 | Undergraduate | 903 |
| 2,522 | Graduate | 364 |
| 6,074 | Online Enrollment | 102 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 45% | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $42,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,731) $4,047 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 386) $4,460 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,610 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 371 Full-time 389 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 72 Full-time 65 Part-time |
| 926 Full-time 466 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 194 Full-time 81 Part-time |
| $64,293 for Faculties $49,188 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,366 for Faculties $48,889 Part-time |