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Overview |
Kentucky | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $155 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 9,862 students)
Kentucky vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Augusta University?
- University of Kentucky is 71.9% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($11,849.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Kentucky than Augusta University ($32,043.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Kentucky ($13,486 vs. $19,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 27.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,935 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Augusta University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 46.1% larger than aid received Augusta University ($13,024 vs. $8,916)
Kentucky vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 98 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Augusta University (23)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Augusta University (89.3%)
Kentucky vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and Kentucky.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $51,000)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,750)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($155 vs. $235)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/