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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 | National College Salem | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | National College-Salem | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,113 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | national-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | National College-Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $10,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $10,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $6,208 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $13,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $8,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
KY State | National College-Salem | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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 | National College-Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | National College-Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $23,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $283 |
Diversity |
KY State | National College-Salem | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 22% |
Students |
KY State | National College-Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 85% | ||
Campus |
KY State | National College-Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than National College-Salem based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,113 students)
KY State vs. National College-Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or National College-Salem?
- National College Salem is 38.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($10,856.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at KY State than National College Salem ($11,732.00 vs. $10,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than National College-Salem ($11,473 vs. $13,744)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National College Salem are 30.1% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($6,208 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than National College Salem (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by National College Salem students is 0.3% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($8,285 vs. $8,257)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or National College-Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National College-Salem or KY State .
KY State vs. National College-Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or National College-Salem? 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 National College-Salem and KY State.
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than National College-Salem graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $23,100)
- National College Salem students graduate with a $1,602 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,398 vs. $29,000)
- National College-Salem graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($283 vs. $299)
- More KY State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National College-Salem students, three years after graduation. (24% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/