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Tennessee State University Central State University Marshall University ISU PennWest California Bluefield State College NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM| Kentucky State University | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Concord University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 1,798 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $9,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $9,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
KY State | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 2,376 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 2,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | 840/1080 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $201 |
Diversity |
KY State | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 19% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (1,798 students vs. 1,689 students)
KY State vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Concord University?
- Concord University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Concord University than Kentucky State University ($20,000.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Concord University ($9,672 vs. $10,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 48% lower than costs at Concord University ($8,186 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Concord University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Concord University ($9,850 vs. $9,805)
KY State vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 63 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Concord University (89.6%)
KY State vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Concord 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 Concord University and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Kentucky State University (34% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Concord University earn on average $2,100 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $31,000)
- Concord University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($201 vs. $299)
- More Concord University 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/