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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 | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KY State | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $230 |
Diversity |
KY State | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 51% | ||
Campus |
KY State | FWBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 394 students)
KY State vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 156.8% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at FWBBC than Kentucky State University ($20,170.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than FWBBC ($11,473 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Free Will Baptist Bible College ($8,076 vs. $8,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 66.4% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($13,736 vs. $8,257)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or KY State .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and KY State.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Kentucky State University (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Free Will Baptist Bible College earn on average $500 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($31,500 vs. $31,000)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $6,730 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($22,270 vs. $29,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($230 vs. $299)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/