Side-by-side comparison
Washburn University vs Pittsburg State University vs Fort Hays State University
Verified federal figures side by side. Bars are drawn from each value so differences read at a glance.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
| Metrics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Topeka, KS | Pittsburg, KS | Hays, KS |
| Control | Public | Public | Public |
| Carnegie | A College or University that also has a medium number of Master’s Degree programs | A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs | A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $10,256 | $19,943 | $18,433 |
| Avg. net price | $11,023 | $14,291 | $16,333 |
| Acceptance rate | N/A | 89% | 90% |
| Enrollment | 4,562 | 4,210 | 9,733 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize | Town: Distant | Town: Remote |
| Graduation rate | 52% | 48% | 53% |
| Retention rate | 68% | 77% | 77% |
| Median earnings | $53,102 | $53,785 | $53,030 |
| SAT range | N/A | N/A | ERW 500-580 · Math 470-560 |
| ACT range | N/A | 17-24 | 18-24 |
| Themes | Not reported | AffordableSmall liberal arts | AffordableEnrolls a High Percentage of International Students |
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Bars are drawn from the figures in each cell. Rates use a 0–100% scale; tuition, net price, enrollment and earnings are relative to the largest value among the colleges shown (darker bar); SAT and ACT bands sit on each test's full scale (200–800 per SAT section, 1–36 for the ACT).