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Overview |
KY State | VSU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
KY State | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KY State | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $305 |
Diversity |
KY State | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
KY State | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 27% | ||
Campus |
KY State | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or VSU?
- Kentucky State University is 41.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at VSU than Kentucky State University ($16,542.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than VSU ($11,473 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 42.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($8,076 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Virginia State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($11,498 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 74 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming KY State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than VSU (89.7%)
KY State vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or VSU? 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 VSU and KY State.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Kentucky State University (40% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $31,000)
- Kentucky State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($29,000 vs. $29,500)
- KY State graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($299 vs. $305)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/