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Tennessee State University Central State University Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ISU Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville| Kentucky State University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | JCSU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
KY State | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $331 |
Diversity |
KY State | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
KY State | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 41% | ||
Campus |
KY State | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,093 students)
KY State vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 122.5% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at JCSU than Kentucky State University ($17,474.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than JCSU ($11,473 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 13.7% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($7,100 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 56.4% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($12,911 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 135 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming KY State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman KY State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (2.72) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
KY State vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or JCSU? 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 JCSU and KY State.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Kentucky State University (37% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $30,300)
- Kentucky State University students graduate with a $3,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($29,000 vs. $32,050)
- KY State graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($299 vs. $331)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/