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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Kentucky State University | Dickinson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | DSU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Dickinson, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #736 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | dickinsonstate.com | ||
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Costs |
KY State | DSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $7,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $9,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $7,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $14,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $5,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
KY State | DSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 729 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 46.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | DSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | DSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $18,781 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $194 |
Diversity |
KY State | DSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | DSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 46% | ||
Campus |
KY State | DSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,473 students)
KY State vs. DSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or DSU?
- Kentucky State University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at KY State than Dickinson State University ($11,732.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than DSU ($11,473 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 4.3% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($7,740 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Dickinson State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 53.2% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($8,257 vs. $5,391)
KY State vs. DSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or DSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Dickinson State University (951) is 20 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at DSU (20)
- Accepted freshman DSU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than DSU (72%)
KY State vs. DSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or DSU? 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 DSU and KY State.
- The graduation rate at DSU is higher than Kentucky State University (26% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $15,800 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $31,000)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $10,219 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($18,781 vs. $29,000)
- DSU graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($194 vs. $299)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/