- Both Washburn University and Kansas State University (K-State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- K-State has more expensive tuition of $27,816 than Washburn University ($20,582).
- K-State is larger with 19,722 students than Washburn University (5,460 students).
| Washburn University View More Rivals | Kansas State University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Kansas | Rankings | #190 in National Universities #2 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Topeka, KS | Location | Manhattan, KS |
| Known as | K-State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,578 Kansas residents $20,582 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,942 Kansas residents $27,816 out-of-state |
| $10,388 Kansas residents $20,068 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,786 Kansas residents $25,147 out-of-state |
| $7,040 | Financial Aid | $8,381 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 94.12% | |
| Yield | 41.79% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 5,460 | Total Students | 19,722 |
| 4,733 | Undergraduate | 15,046 |
| 727 | Graduate | 4,676 |
| 740 | Online Enrollment | 2,820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $43,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,696) $5,200 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 269 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 996 Full-time 153 Part-time |
| 736 Full-time 217 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,237 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $69,274 for Faculties $48,495 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,236 for Faculties $59,390 Part-time |