- Both Kansas State University (K-State) and Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (Oklahoma State) are public.
- K-State is located in Manhattan, KS and Oklahoma State is located in Stillwater, OK.
- K-State has more expensive tuition of $27,816 than Oklahoma State ($25,754).
- Oklahoma State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.28% than K-State (94.12%).
- Oklahoma State is larger with 25,372 students than K-State (19,722 students).
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| #190 in National Universities #2 in Kansas | Rankings | #170 in National Universities #6 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Manhattan, KS | Location | Stillwater, OK |
K-State| Known as | Oklahoma State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 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 | $10,234 Oklahoma residents $25,754 out-of-state |
| $11,786 Kansas residents $25,147 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,092 Oklahoma residents $24,595 out-of-state |
| $8,381 | Financial Aid | $10,124 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 94.12% | Acceptance Rate | 74.28% |
| 41.79% | Yield | 41.67% |
| Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,722 | Total Students | 25,372 |
| 15,046 | Undergraduate | 20,786 |
| 4,676 | Graduate | 4,586 |
| 2,820 | Online Enrollment | 2,990 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $51,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,300 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,696) $5,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,286) $5,096 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 | 1,254 Full-time 167 Part-time |
| 4,237 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,886 Full-time 616 Part-time |
| $87,236 for Faculties $59,390 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,479 for Faculties $52,530 Part-time |