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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 | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Centra College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $124 |
Diversity |
KY State | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 0% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 227 students)
KY State vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Centra College?
- Centra College is 17.6% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at KY State than Centra College ($11,732.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Centra College ($11,473 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 16.5% lower than costs at Centra College ($8,076 vs. $9,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 27.1% larger than aid received Centra College ($8,257 vs. $6,495)
KY State vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or KY State .
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Centra College (40%)
KY State vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Centra 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 Centra College and KY State.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $13,800 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,000)
- Centra College students graduate with a $16,958 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($12,042 vs. $29,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($124 vs. $299)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/