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Overview |
KY State | BAC | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 28% |
Students |
KY State | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 57% | ||
Campus |
KY State | BAC | ||
| 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,501 students)
KY State vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 135.5% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at BAC than Kentucky State University ($18,500.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than BAC ($11,473 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 44.4% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,076 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($9,266 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 90 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at KY State (2.72)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than KY State (91.5%)
KY State vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or BAC? 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 BAC and KY State.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Kentucky State University (38% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $10,900 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $31,000)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- BAC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/