Allison Moore, Online Reporter|September 26, 2013

In State

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas

 

Information:

  • Four year degree program
  • Public
  • Average high school GPA of 3.4
  • Highest degree: Doctorate
  • Popular Majors– Animal Sciences, General; Elementary Education and Teaching; Marketing/ Marketing Management, Engineering
  • Undergraduate Majors– Electrical Engineering, Bakery Science, Aviation Repair (Agronomy), Creative Writing, Architecture, History, Journalism, Social Work, Pre- Law, and Teacher Education, etc.

Perks:

  • More than 200 majors
  • Over 350 student organizations
  • Abundance of classes, ranging from Harry Potter to studying hurricanes
  • 67% of KSU students gave the university 4 stars overall
  • 99% of all applicants are admitted
  • Provides distance learning, study abroad, weekend/evening classes, and teacher certification
  • Good with scholarships and financial aid
  • Army and Air Force ROTC opportunities

Living:

  • Midwest
  • Small town
  • Very large campus (10,000+ students)
  • On- campus housing
  • Tuition is $6,936

 

Kansas State University is a fabulous choice for aspiring scholars interested in a setting with a small town feel. Perhaps the most obvious advantage of attending KSU is how close it is to home. Students can experience the freedom of college life, but easily return home when they’re due for some R&R.

 

For more information, go to www.k-state.edu/‎

Out of State

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, Oklahoma

 

Information:

  • Four year degree program
  • Private
  • Highest Degree: Masters
  • Popular Majors- Business Administration and Management, General; Nursing Science; Religion/Religious Studies
  • Other Majors– Music Teacher Education, Theology/Theology Studies, Psychology, Pre-Law, Computer Sciences, Human Resources, Marketing Management, Biology/Microbiology etc.

 

 

Perks:

  • Over 47 majors
  • Distant learning
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification
  • Large choice of student activities (sports, drama, newspaper, etc.)
  • 66% Admittance Rate
  • Federal work available

 

 

 

 

 

Living:

  • On campus housing
  • Suburb/small town
  • Tuition is $18,050

 

 

 

 

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is ideal for high school graduates who are ready to gradually separate from Kansas. OWU is also a private college that values the conservative college lifestyle¾ensuring a safe, focused, and promising education!

 

 

For more information, go to www.okwu.edu/‎