- Both Kansas State University (K-State) and The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) are public.
- K-State is located in Manhattan, KS and UT Austin is located in Austin, TX.
- UT Austin has more expensive tuition of $42,778 than K-State ($27,816).
- UT Austin has tighter acceptance rate of 36.49% than K-State (94.12%).
- UT Austin is larger with 52,384 students than K-State (19,722 students).
Kansas State University View More Rivals | The University of Texas at Austin View More Rivals | |
| #190 in National Universities #2 in Kansas | Rankings | #32 in National Universities #2 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Manhattan, KS | Location | Austin, TX |
K-State| Known as | UT Austin | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $11,678 Texas residents $42,778 out-of-state |
| $11,786 Kansas residents $25,147 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,012 Texas residents $22,954 out-of-state |
| $8,381 | Financial Aid | $10,302 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 94.12% | Acceptance Rate | 36.49% |
| 41.79% | Yield | 45.01% |
| Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,722 | Total Students | 52,384 |
| 15,046 | Undergraduate | 41,309 |
| 4,676 | Graduate | 11,075 |
| 2,820 | Online Enrollment | 375 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $51,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $73,900 |
| 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: 7,953) |
| ✔ (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 | 2,801 Full-time 518 Part-time |
| 4,237 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 13,961 Full-time 2,646 Part-time |
| $87,236 for Faculties $59,390 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,498 for Faculties $73,243 Part-time |