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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 | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | CCS | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 1,459 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $49,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $49,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $11,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $34,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $26,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
KY State | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 1,132 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 1,050 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
KY State | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 18% | ||
Campus |
KY State | CCS | ||
| 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 1,459 students)
KY State vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 517.6% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($49,950.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.7% higher at CCS than Kentucky State University ($49,950.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than CCS ($9,672 vs. $34,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 34.9% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($8,186 vs. $11,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Kentucky State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 173.9% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($26,983 vs. $9,850)
KY State vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or KY State .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 139 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming CCS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at KY State (2.72)
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than KY State (92.6%)
KY State vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or CCS? 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 CCS and KY State.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Kentucky State University (57% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $15,100 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $31,000)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- CCS graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/