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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 | Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 893 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $13,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $13,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $11,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
KY State | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 547 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 34% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 64% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| 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 | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | N/A |
Diversity |
KY State | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 38% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 893 students)
KY State vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Carolina University?
- Carolina University is 65.7% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($13,400.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Carolina University than Kentucky State University ($13,400.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Carolina University ($9,672 vs. $19,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 51.5% lower than costs at Carolina University ($8,186 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carolina University than Kentucky State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carolina University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($11,743 vs. $9,850)
KY State vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or KY State .
- Accepted freshman Carolina University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Carolina University (34%)
KY State vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Carolina University? 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 Carolina University and KY State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/