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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 | Bluefield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $215 |
Diversity |
KY State | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KY State | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 33% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Bluefield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 991 students)
KY State vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Bluefield College?
- Bluefield College is 251.4% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at Bluefield College than Kentucky State University ($27,600.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Bluefield College ($11,473 vs. $22,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 19.9% lower than costs at Bluefield College ($8,076 vs. $9,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is 125.2% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($18,596 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 8 points higher than at Bluefield College (923)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bluefield College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Bluefield College (63%)
KY State vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Bluefield 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 Bluefield College and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Bluefield College is higher than Kentucky State University (36% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Bluefield College earn on average $14,700 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $31,000)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $8,166 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($20,834 vs. $29,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($215 vs. $299)
- More Bluefield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/