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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 9% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or WVSU?
- Kentucky Christian University is 184.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at Kentucky Christian University than West Virginia State University ($23,100.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Kentucky Christian University ($11,684 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 36% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,980 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 51.8% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($14,398 vs. $9,482)
Kentucky Christian University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Christian University (977) is 50 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Kentucky Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than West Virginia State University (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Christian University earn on average $900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,750)
- WVSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/