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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Spalding | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 1,555 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,209 | $25,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,677 | $17,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 747 | 807 | ||
| Admitted | 466 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1040 | 853/1103 | ||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | Spalding | ||
| 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
- Spalding University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,555 students vs. 541 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Spalding?
- Spalding University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Spalding than Kentucky Christian University ($27,450.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Spalding ($22,209 vs. $25,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 10.8% lower than costs at Kentucky Christian University ($8,480 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($17,961 vs. $16,677)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Christian University (977) is 7 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Kentucky Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Kentucky Christian University (62.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Spalding University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $33,600)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Spalding graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/