Kansas State vs Missouri Trulaske
Which MBA program is right for you?
Kansas State
Missouri Trulaske
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Kansas State | Missouri Trulaske |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | #135 | #91 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 68% |
| Avg. GMAT | 540 | 621 |
| Avg. GPA | 3.44 | 3.59 |
| Class Size | 53 | 42 |
| Avg. Salary | $78,000 | $80,000 |
| Employment Rate | 82% | 85% |
| Annual Tuition | $8,000 | $22,500 |
The Verdict
Choose Kansas State if…
you want a small Great Plains MBA with agricultural business and supply chain strengths.
Full Kansas State Profile →Choose Missouri Trulaske if…
you want a higher-ranked program (#79 vs #135) with SEC membership, marketing strength, and Columbia MO's college town experience.
Full Missouri Trulaske Profile →Why People Compare These Two
Both are Big 12/SEC state school MBAs in the central US. Missouri Trulaske (#79) in Columbia has the higher ranking and SEC brand (as of 2024). Kansas State (#135) in Manhattan, KS is a smaller program with agricultural business and analytics strengths. Trulaske outranks K-State by 56 positions. Both are affordable public MBAs.
The Honest Take
Trulaske is the stronger MBA with better career outcomes and a broader alumni network enhanced by SEC membership. Kansas State wins for agricultural business, where K-State's College of Agriculture connections are distinctive. Both programs are affordable. For marketing careers, Trulaske has national recognition. For agricultural business or rural economic development, K-State's strengths are real.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is higher ranked?
Missouri Trulaske (#79) outranks Kansas State (#135) by 56 positions.
Which is better for agriculture?
Kansas State has stronger agricultural business connections through K-State's agricultural research programs.
Which has the stronger brand?
Missouri's SEC membership and Columbia campus brand carry more weight nationally than Kansas State.