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WSSU UNCG Tennessee State University Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Central State University Hampton University UNC Charlotte| Kentucky State University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | NCAT | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
KY State | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $299 |
Diversity |
KY State | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 41% | ||
Campus |
KY State | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or NCAT?
- Kentucky State University is 121.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at NCAT than Kentucky State University ($17,050.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than KY State ($9,189 vs. $11,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 13.7% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($8,076 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($10,082 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 21 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming KY State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than NCAT (56.4%)
KY State vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or NCAT? 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 NCAT and KY State.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Kentucky State University (41% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $31,000)
- North Carolina A & T State University and KY State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($29,000 vs. $29,000)
- North Carolina A & T State University and KY State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($299 vs. $299)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/