Kansas State vs Oklahoma Price
Which MBA program is right for you?
Kansas State
Oklahoma Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Kansas State | Oklahoma Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | #135 | #80 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 73% |
| Avg. GMAT | 540 | 604 |
| Avg. GPA | 3.44 | 3.31 |
| Class Size | 53 | 25 |
| Avg. Salary | $78,000 | $81,000 |
| Employment Rate | 82% | 85% |
| Annual Tuition | $8,000 | $16,653 |
The Verdict
Choose Kansas State if…
you want agricultural business expertise with Great Plains analytics and K-State's small-cohort experience.
Full Kansas State Profile →Choose Oklahoma Price if…
you want a higher-ranked program (#66 vs #135) with energy sector connections and the OU brand.
Full Oklahoma Price Profile →Why People Compare These Two
Both are Big 12 MBA programs in the southern Great Plains. Oklahoma Price (#66) in Norman has the significantly higher ranking and energy sector connections. Kansas State (#135) in Manhattan, KS has agricultural business strengths and analytics programs. Price outranks K-State by 69 positions and produces better salary outcomes.
The Honest Take
Oklahoma Price is the clearly better MBA. Higher ranking, energy sector connections, OU's larger brand, and better career outcomes. Kansas State wins for agricultural business specifically and students committed to the Kansas economy. Oklahoma's energy sector (oil and gas, renewables) creates career opportunities that Kansas can't match. For anything beyond agriculture, OU Price is the stronger choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is higher ranked?
Oklahoma Price (#66) outranks Kansas State (#135) by 69 positions.
Which is better for energy?
Oklahoma Price, with strong connections to Oklahoma's oil, gas, and renewable energy industries.
Which is better for agriculture?
Kansas State, with K-State's agricultural research programs and Great Plains farming connections.