- Both Kansas State University (K-State) and West Virginia University are public.
- K-State is located in Manhattan, KS and West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
- K-State has more expensive tuition of $27,816 than West Virginia University ($27,360).
- West Virginia University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.90% than K-State (94.12%).
- West Virginia University is larger with 24,741 students than K-State (19,722 students).
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| #190 in National Universities #2 in Kansas | Rankings | #232 in National Universities #9 in West Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Manhattan, KS | Location | Morgantown, WV |
K-State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's 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 | $9,648 West Virginia residents $27,360 out-of-state |
| $11,786 Kansas residents $25,147 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,908 West Virginia residents $28,260 out-of-state |
| $8,381 | Financial Aid | $11,052 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 94.12% | Acceptance Rate | 71.90% |
| 41.79% | Yield | 35.29% |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,722 | Total Students | 24,741 |
| 15,046 | Undergraduate | 19,059 |
| 4,676 | Graduate | 5,682 |
| 2,820 | Online Enrollment | 2,446 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $51,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| 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: 5,462) $6,356 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 996 Full-time 153 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,348 Full-time 438 Part-time |
| 4,237 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,567 Full-time 776 Part-time |
| $87,236 for Faculties $59,390 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,227 for Faculties $64,045 Part-time |