Athens State University vs. KY State

Comparable Facts

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

Athens State University is larger than KY State based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 2,020 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Kentucky State University is in Frankfort, KY (Distant Town setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Kentucky State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Kentucky State University 10:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between KY State and Athens State University ($13,658 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Kentucky State University than at Athens State University (94% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

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

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $10,466 lower median loan debt than KY State graduates ($18,534 vs. $29,000).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $108 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than KY State graduates ($191 vs. $299).
• More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 24%).

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