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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU UW-Platteville NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Southwest Tech Lane College| Kentucky State University | Madison Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Madison College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 38% |
Admission |
KY State | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
KY State | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $134 |
Diversity |
KY State | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KY State | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 3% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Madison College?
- Kentucky State University is 82.5% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at KY State than Madison Area Technical College ($11,732.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Madison College ($11,473 vs. $11,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 85.8% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($8,076 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Madison Area Technical College (99% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 56.1% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($8,257 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or KY State .
KY State vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Madison 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 Madison College and KY State.
- Graduates from Madison Area Technical College earn on average $6,700 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $31,000)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($13,000 vs. $29,000)
- Madison College graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($134 vs. $299)
- More Madison College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/