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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 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | KWC | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $236 |
Diversity |
KY State | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
KY State | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 32% | ||
Campus |
KY State | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 813 students)
KY State vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 282.5% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.1% higher at KWC than Kentucky State University ($30,040.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than KWC ($11,473 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 38.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,076 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 142.7% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($20,036 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 117 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming KWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than KWC (68.5%)
KY State vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or KWC? 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 KWC and KY State.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Kentucky State University (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $7,500 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $31,000)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,093 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($22,907 vs. $29,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($236 vs. $299)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/