- Both Kansas State University (K-State) and Iowa State University (ISU) are public.
- K-State is located in Manhattan, KS and ISU is located in Ames, IA.
- K-State has more expensive tuition of $27,816 than ISU ($27,683).
- ISU has tighter acceptance rate of 89.34% than K-State (94.12%).
- ISU is larger with 29,969 students than K-State (19,722 students).
Kansas State University View More Rivals | Iowa State University View More Rivals | |
| #190 in National Universities #2 in Kansas | Rankings | #156 in National Universities #5 in Iowa |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Manhattan, KS | Location | Ames, IA |
K-State| Known as | ISU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | $10,497 Iowa residents $27,683 out-of-state |
| $11,786 Kansas residents $25,147 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,451 Iowa residents $29,303 out-of-state |
| $8,381 | Financial Aid | $9,461 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 94.12% | Acceptance Rate | 89.34% |
| 41.79% | Yield | 34.54% |
| Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,722 | Total Students | 29,969 |
| 15,046 | Undergraduate | 25,241 |
| 4,676 | Graduate | 4,728 |
| 2,820 | Online Enrollment | 1,013 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $51,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,000 |
| 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,696) $5,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) $4,725 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 996 Full-time 153 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,519 Full-time 278 Part-time |
| 4,237 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,221 Full-time 532 Part-time |
| $87,236 for Faculties $59,390 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,378 for Faculties $62,517 Part-time |