Head to head · Kansas
Wichita State University costs less than University of Kansas at every income band federal data covers — between $1,590 and $3,360 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | University of Kansas | Wichita State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,544 | $9,734 | $2,810 |
| $30–48k | $12,942 | $9,696 | $3,246 |
| $48–75k | $15,154 | $13,564 | $1,590 |
| $75–110k | $19,169 | $16,893 | $2,276 |
| Over $110k | $22,544 | $19,184 | $3,360 |
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 University of Kansas first, then Wichita State University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again University of Kansas first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
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.
University of Kansas — every income band · Wichita State University — every income band · All Kansas public colleges