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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Greensboro College Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Ferrum College Lane College| Kentucky State University | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | AU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
KY State | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
KY State | AU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 45% | ||
Campus |
KY State | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,363 students)
KY State vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or AU?
- Averett University is 379.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.8% higher at AU than Kentucky State University ($37,640.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than AU ($11,473 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 40.7% lower than costs at Averett University ($8,076 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 217.9% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($26,246 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 18 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than AU (76%)
KY State vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or AU? 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 AU and KY State.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Kentucky State University (41% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $17,400 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $31,000)
- Averett University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- AU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/