Head to head · Kansas
University of Kansas costs less than Kansas State University at every income band federal data covers — between $215 and $1,201 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Kansas State University | University of Kansas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,178 | $12,544 | $634 |
| $30–48k | $14,143 | $12,942 | $1,201 |
| $48–75k | $15,369 | $15,154 | $215 |
| $75–110k | $20,110 | $19,169 | $941 |
| Over $110k | $23,665 | $22,544 | $1,121 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Kansas State University first, then University of Kansas. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
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Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
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