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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | AU | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $277 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or AU?
- Anderson University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at AU than Kentucky Christian University ($30,860.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Kentucky Christian University ($21,633 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 25.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,980 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 69.5% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($24,409 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 101 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (45.4%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University or AU? 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 AU and Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Kentucky Christian University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,112 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,862)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/