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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | VSU | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,209 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,677 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 747 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 466 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1040 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kentucky Christian University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $305 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 7% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 541 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or VSU?
- Kentucky Christian University is 340.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Virginia State University ($24,400.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Kentucky Christian University ($16,184 vs. $22,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 37.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,400 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 35.6% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($16,677 vs. $12,300)
Kentucky Christian University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Christian University (977) is 120 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Kentucky Christian University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky Christian University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Kentucky Christian University (62.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University or VSU? 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 VSU and Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Virginia State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $29,500)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($266 vs. $305)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/