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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM LHU Lane College WKU| Kentucky State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Penn College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
KY State | Penn 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 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | |||
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Academics |
KY State | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $222 |
Diversity |
KY State | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 12% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 96.7% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Penn College than Kentucky State University ($23,190.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Penn College ($11,473 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 50.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,076 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,257 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or KY State .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Penn 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 Penn College and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Kentucky State University (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $13,400 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $31,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/