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Overview |
KY State | Grace Christian University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Grace Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
KY State | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.03 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Grace Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $240 |
Diversity |
KY State | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KY State | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 38% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Grace Christian University | ||
| 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 Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,031 students)
KY State vs. Grace Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Grace Christian University?
- Grace Christian University is 69.6% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Grace Christian University than Kentucky State University ($13,320.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Grace Christian University ($11,473 vs. $12,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 9.3% lower than costs at Grace Christian University ($8,076 vs. $8,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Grace Christian University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace Christian University students is 25% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($10,323 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Grace Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Grace Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Christian University or KY State .
- Accepted freshman Grace Christian University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.03) than students at KY State (2.72)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than KY State (91.5%)
KY State vs. Grace Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Grace Christian University is higher than Kentucky State University (30% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $5,753 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($23,247 vs. $29,000)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More Grace Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/