- Friends University is a private school while Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- Friends University has more expensive tuition of $32,748 than Washburn Tech ($9,120).
- Friends University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.01% than Washburn Tech (50.07%).
- Friends University is larger with 1,724 students than Washburn Tech (1,157 students).
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| #12 in Kansas | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, Less than 2 years |
| Wichita, KS | Location | Topeka, KS |
| Known as | Washburn Tech | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,748 | Undergraduate | $8,640 Kansas residents $9,120 out-of-state |
| $11,988 | Graduate | |
| $17,489 | Financial Aid | $2,900 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 48.01% | Acceptance Rate | 50.07% |
| 41.61% | Yield | 74.57% |
| 1,071 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,724 | Total Students | 1,157 |
| 1,278 | Undergraduate | 1,157 |
| 446 | Graduate | 0 |
| 296 | Online Enrollment | 37 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 62% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $46,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 464) $4,154 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,784 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 58 Full-time 108 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 62 Full-time 15 Part-time |
| 205 Full-time 170 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 111 Full-time 27 Part-time |
| $59,952 for Faculties $45,884 Part-time | Average Salary | |