The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • K-State has more expensive tuition & fees ($27,816) than West Virginia University ($27,360).
  • It is harder to admit to West Virginia University than K-State.
  • West Virginia University has more students with 24,741 students while K-State has 19,722 students.
  • West Virginia University has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while K-State's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • West Virginia University has more full-time faculties with 1,348 faculties while K-State has 996 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - West Virginia University and Kansas State University.
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West Virginia UniversityK-State
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West Virginia Universityvs.K-State
Morgantown, West VirginiaLocationManhattan, Kansas
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$9,648
Out-Of-State$27,360
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,942
Out-Of-State$27,816
75%% Receiving Financial Aid72%
$11,052Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,381
88.38 %Acceptance Rates95.14 %
28.41 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)31.50 %
1,100SAT Score-
23ACT Score-
62 %Graduation Rate68 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate19 %
79 %Retention Rate86 %
24,741Student Population19,722
1,348Number of Faculties996
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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