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Overview |
KY State | WVSU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
KY State | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $240 |
Diversity |
KY State | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
KY State | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 17% | ||
Campus |
KY State | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at WVSU than Kentucky State University ($13,810.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than WVSU ($11,473 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 51.2% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,076 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($9,482 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 4 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at KY State (2.72)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than KY State (91.5%)
KY State vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or WVSU? 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 WVSU and KY State.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Kentucky State University (25% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $31,000)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/