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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Macon State College | Kentucky State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | KY State | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | kysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $11,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $8,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Macon State | KY State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 2,870 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,626 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 783/978 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | KY State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $299 |
Diversity |
Macon State | KY State | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 42% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Macon State | KY State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 76% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | KY State | ||
| 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or KY State?
- Kentucky State University is 244.9% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at KY State than Macon State College ($11,732.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 19.6% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($6,750 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Macon State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($8,257 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. KY State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Macon State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (2.96) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or KY State? 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 KY State and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Macon State is higher than Kentucky State University (23% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/