Athens State University vs. Kentucky Christian University

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 550 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Kentucky Christian University is in Grayson, KY (Distant Town setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Kentucky Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Kentucky Christian University 12:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Kentucky Christian University and Athens State University ($26,625 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than at Athens State University (98% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, test optional at Kentucky Christian University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $7,216 lower median loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates ($18,534 vs. $25,750).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $75 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Kentucky Christian University graduates ($191 vs. $266).
• More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation (56% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.