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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kentucky Christian University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 5% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | Tusculum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 15% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Tusculum College than Kentucky Christian University ($26,558.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than Kentucky Christian University ($20,414 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 11.8% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($8,980 vs. $10,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Tusculum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 57.2% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($22,630 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Christian University (977) is 17 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Kentucky Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Tusculum College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University or Tusculum College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tusculum College and Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Tusculum College (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/