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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Tennessee State University Montclair State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State Bowdoin College BSU Louisville UWM| Kentucky State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
KY State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $277 |
Diversity |
KY State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 19% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 875 students)
KY State vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 86.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.3% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Kentucky State University ($24,318.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($11,473 vs. $16,594)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 60.8% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($8,076 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 31.1% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($10,823 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955) is 24 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming KY State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than KY State (91.5%)
KY State vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 State Worthington Scranton and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than Kentucky State University (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $24,300 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $31,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($277 vs. $299)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/