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Overview |
KY State | USAO | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
KY State | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 923/1138 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
KY State | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | N/A |
Diversity |
KY State | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 3% | ||
Campus |
KY State | USAO | ||
| 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 825 students)
KY State vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or USAO?
- Kentucky State University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at USAO than Kentucky State University ($17,820.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than KY State ($8,390 vs. $11,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 15.4% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($7,000 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 47.8% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($12,201 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or KY State .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 68 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming USAO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than USAO (56.3%)
KY State vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or USAO? 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 USAO and KY State.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Kentucky State University (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma earn on average $5,100 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $31,000)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/