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