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Tennessee State University Wesley College Central State University ISU Wooster NCAT Wittenberg University Howard Alabama State Denison BSU Louisville| Kentucky State University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | OWU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 1123/1358 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KY State | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KY State | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 27% | ||
Campus |
KY State | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,410 students)
KY State vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 527.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.9% higher at OWU than Kentucky State University ($49,262.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than OWU ($11,473 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 70.2% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($8,076 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 345.2% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($36,757 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or KY State .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than OWU (52.2%)
KY State vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or OWU? 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 OWU and KY State.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Kentucky State University (61% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $18,600 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $31,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- OWU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/