Rush University Medical Center vs. KY State

Comparable Facts

Compare Rush University in Chicago, IL with Kentucky State University in Frankfort, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Rush University is larger than KY State based on total student enrollment (2,769 students vs. 2,020 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Rush University is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Kentucky State University is in Frankfort, KY (Distant Town setting).
• Rush University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Kentucky State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Rush University 10:1; Kentucky State University 10:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between KY State and Rush University ($13,658 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Kentucky State University than at Rush University (94% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Rush University Medical Center, test optional at KY State.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Rush University graduates have a $7,228 lower median loan debt than KY State graduates ($21,772 vs. $29,000).
• Among borrowers, Rush University Medical Center graduates have an estimated $74 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than KY State graduates ($225 vs. $299).
• More Rush University Medical Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation (78% vs. 24%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.