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Overview |
KY State | AU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| 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 |
KY State | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $277 |
Diversity |
KY State | AU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 31% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or AU?
- Anderson University is 292.9% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163% higher at AU than Kentucky State University ($30,860.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than AU ($11,473 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 39.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,076 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 195.6% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($24,409 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 147 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than AU (45.4%)
KY State vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Kentucky State University (48% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $6,500 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $31,000)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $2,138 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($26,862 vs. $29,000)
- AU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($277 vs. $299)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/