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K-State vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare Kansas State University and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • South Carolina's tuition ($34,943) is more expensive than K-State ($27,816).
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate (61.00%) is lower than K-State (79.00%).
  • K-State has higher yield (30.00%) than South Carolina (25.00%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than K-State (1,140).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
  • South Carolina (35,653 students) is larger than K-State (19,722 students) with more enrolled students.
  • K-State ($8,381) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than K-State (68%).
Kansas State University

Kansas State University

Public, 4 years • Manhattan, KS #190 National Universities, #2 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,942 In-State
$27,816 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,381
Test Scores
1,140 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
79.00% Acceptance Rate
30.00% Yield
Enrollment
15,046 Undergraduate
4,676 Graduate
2,820 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
996 Faculties (full-time)
4,237 Staffs (full-time)
$87,236 Faculty Salary
$59,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,660 annual charge
-5,696 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,140 annual charge
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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$34,943 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,907
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
61.00% Acceptance Rate
25.00% Yield
Enrollment
27,343 Undergraduate
8,310 Graduate
3,171 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,693 Faculties (full-time)
5,639 Staffs (full-time)
$102,889 Faculty Salary
$64,188 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,750 annual charge
-9,956 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,808 annual charge
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