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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 | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
KY State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $183 |
Diversity |
KY State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KY State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Hiwassee College | ||
| 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 253 students)
KY State vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Hiwassee College?
- Hiwassee College is 135.3% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Hiwassee College than Kentucky State University ($18,484.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 1.1% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($7,987 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Hiwassee College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($8,257 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Hiwassee College (947) is 16 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Hiwassee College (20)
KY State vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and KY State.
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($17,750 vs. $29,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($183 vs. $299)
- More Hiwassee College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/