Best colleges in Kansas

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- Location: Wichita, KS
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Net price: $22,647
- SAT range: 960-1140
- Niche grade:  B
#10. Friends University
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- Location: Wichita, KS
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $17,372
- SAT range: 980-1190
- Niche grade:  B
#9. Newman University
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- Location: Topeka, KS
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net price: $14,617
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Washburn University
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- Location: Wichita, KS
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $13,905
- SAT range: 1010-1220
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Wichita State University
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- Location: Olathe, KS
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Net price: $28,554
- SAT range: 910-990
- Niche grade:  B+

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#6. MidAmerica Nazarene University
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- Location: Hays, KS
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net price: $13,788
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  B+
#5. Fort Hays State University
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- Location: Pittsburg, KS
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Net price: $14,748
- SAT range: 920-1180
- Niche grade:  B+
#4. Pittsburg State University
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- Location: Emporia, KS
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Net price: $14,564
- SAT range: 950-1060
- Niche grade:  B+
#3. Emporia State University
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- Location: Manhattan, KS
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Net price: $19,874
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  A-
#2. Kansas State University
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- Location: Lawrence, KS
- Acceptance rate: 92%
- Net price: $18,608
- SAT range: 1090-1330
- Niche grade:  A-

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. The University of Kansas
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