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Fort Hays State University vs Wichita State University

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Fort Hays State University Wichita State University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 90% 94%
SAT range (mid 50%) 970-1,140 905-1,240
ACT range (mid 50%) 18-24 17-25
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $12,569 $13,194
Sticker cost of attendance $19,909 $21,780
Graduation rate 48% 51%
Retention rate 77% 69%
Undergraduates 9,733 10,780
Student-faculty ratio 15:1 19:1
Setting Hays, KS Wichita, KS
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $40
Test policy n/a Required for some

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Fort Hays State University or Wichita State University harder to get into?

Fort Hays State University is more selective, with a 90% acceptance rate versus 94% at Wichita State University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Fort Hays State University or Wichita State University?

Fort Hays State University has the lower average net price ($12,569 versus $13,194). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.