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Overview |
Kentucky | PC | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Kentucky | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $269 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | PC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | PC | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,199 students)
Kentucky vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 239.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at PC than University of Kentucky ($38,990.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than PC ($18,693 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 29.9% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,300 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 143.6% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($34,379 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 61 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than PC (59.4%)
Kentucky vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or PC? 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 PC and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of Kentucky (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $3,300 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,700)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $3,358 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,108)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($235 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/