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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Kentucky State University | Bennett College for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 168 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| 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 | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $382 |
Diversity |
KY State | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
KY State | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 70% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Bennett College | ||
| 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 168 students)
KY State vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Bennett College?
- Bennett College for Women is 103.7% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Bennett College than Kentucky State University ($16,000.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Bennett College ($11,473 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 12.7% lower than costs at Bennett College for Women ($8,076 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 81.6% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($14,996 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or KY State .
- Accepted freshman Bennett College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (2.74) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
KY State vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Bennett College? 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 Bennett College and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Kentucky State University (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Bennett College for Women earn on average $1,400 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $31,000)
- Kentucky State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $37,000)
- KY State graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($299 vs. $382)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/