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Overview |
KY State | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $319 |
Diversity |
KY State | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 20% |
Students |
KY State | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 68% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 623 students)
KY State vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 291.1% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.8% higher at Bethany College than Kentucky State University ($30,720.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Bethany College ($11,473 vs. $17,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 47.4% lower than costs at Bethany College ($8,076 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 263.4% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($30,005 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 24 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethany College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
KY State vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Bethany 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 Bethany College and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Kentucky State University (48% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $13,000 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $31,000)
- Kentucky State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $30,884)
- KY State graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($299 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/