Kansas State vs University of Louisville
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KSCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of LouisvilleLouisville, KYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Kansas State lists Mass 9 times a week; University of Louisville lists Mass every weekday.
- Kansas State has the higher graduation rate: 71% against 61% at University of Louisville.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Kansas State: $57,262, against $53,899 at University of Louisville.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
9 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Manhattan, KS
Louisville, KY
Setting
City
City
Students
19,745
22,139
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
82%
79%
Average SAT
1151
1150
ACT middle 50%
20–27
19–27
Graduation rate
71%
61%
First-year retention
86%
81%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,406
$17,988
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,178
$15,138
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,143
$14,601
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,369
$16,419
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,110
$20,995
Net price, over $110,000 income
$23,665
$25,186
Median debt
$21,250
$20,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,262
$53,899
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.