Kansas State University is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas. Texas Tech University is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas.
| Kansas State University | Texas Tech University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 170 US News 2024 # 851 QS World University 2024 # 456 US News 2023 | # 216 US News 2024 # 601 Times Higher Education 2024 # 801 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 104 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 801 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 104 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 717 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 71 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -64 PG Programs -40 Doctorate Programs -44 | UG Programs -103 PG Programs -62 |
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1 % | 62.6 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1070 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 24870 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19950 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 9980 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24696 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 18270 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21852 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the majors and the average salary are as follows: Degree Average Salary Masters in Science $92,000 Bachelor of Science $82,000 | The average earnings for bachelors degree ranges from $24K to $111K for depending on the streams. The average earnings for masters degree ranges from $33K to $133K depending on the stream. |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts, Submit entrance exam scores, Submit LORs, Submit English language proficiency scores, Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language test scores Submit letters of recommendation Submit personal statement Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 3 reviews | 8.7/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | Kansas State University | Texas Tech University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1863 | 1923 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 |
| Male:Female | 53% Male, 47% Female | 54% Male, 46% Female |
| Location Facts | Kansas State University is a four-campus system. The main campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan now covers 668 acres (2.70 km2). The other three campuses are at Olathe, Salina and global. | The Texas tech university system consists of five institutions at 26 academic locations in 22 cities. The Lubbock campus is home to the main academic university, law school, and medical school (Health Sciences Center). It is one of two institutions (the other being UT Austin) in Texas to have a graduate school, law school, and medical school on its main campus. |
| Library | The K-State Salina Library is located within the Academic Success Center in the Technology Center building. Library Services and its staff are available to assist students with utilizing resources to conduct research for assignments, poster printing, standard printing, reserving books and movies and more! | The university libraries consists of the main library and the subject libraries like law library, architecture library etc. The libraries contain total of 2,094,423 volumes, 294 total guides, 129,671 guide views and 84,981 guide sessions. |
| Campus Life |
| There are over 516 student clubs and organizations at Texas Tech. The Student Union Building, located centrally on campus, is the hub of daily student activity. It houses restaurants, coffee shops, a book store, meeting rooms, lecture halls, movie rooms, and study areas, as well as the offices and meeting rooms of several student organizations and the Student Government Association. Approximately 20% of students live on campus, and most students live on campus for at least a portion of their academic careers. Texas Tech's athletic teams are known as the Red Raiders with the exception of the women's basketball team, which is known as the Lady Raiders. Texas Tech competes in NCAA Division I FBS (formerly Division I-A) and is a member of the Big 12 Conference. The Carol of Lights is an annual event, sponsored by the Residence Halls Association, traditionally held the first Friday in December, to celebrate the holiday season. There are numerous such other events held on the campus. |
| Hostel | #Double Room Per Semester - $2830 #Single Room Per Semester - $3325 #Double-as-Single Room Per Semester - $3825 | #Off campus (with family) - $3546 #On campus - $9153 #Off campus (not with family) - $9153 |
| Famous Alumni |
| Demetrio B. Lakas, President of the Republic of Panama from 1969 to 1978. Daniel I. J. Thornton, Governor of Colorado from 1951 to 1955 Donny Anderson, member of the Green Bay Packers folk rocker, John Denver Actor, Barry Corbin |
| City Life | Manhattan is a town in Kansas with a population of 54,794. Manhattan is in Riley County and is one of the best places to live in Kansas. Living in Manhattan offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Manhattan there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Manhattan. The median rent is $932 per month. The median income in Manhattan, KS is $49,762. | The cost of living in Lubbock is very affordable. In 2021, Lubbock was voted the ninth-most affordable city in the United States. That's no mean feat. At nearly 8 percent below the national average, housing, transportation, and rent prices are more affordable than comparably sized U.S. cities. The difference in rent prices are negligible between the metro area and other parts of Lubbock, so housing seekers have more options and opportunity. One could expect around $635/month for a studio apartment; $726/month for a one-bedroom; $880/month for a two-bedroom; $1,272/month for a three-bedroom; and $1,546/month for a four-bedroom rental. The job market in Lubbock is a rising star among U.S. cities. With unemployment rates lower than the U.S. average, Lubbock expects nearly 40 percent job growth in the next 10 years. Not only is Lubbock great for startups, but there are also several high-paying, job-producing companies in Lubbock that keep residents employed. |
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