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Overview |
KY State | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 8% | ||
Campus |
KY State | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 919 students)
KY State vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 303.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.9% higher at OC Comets than Kentucky State University ($31,664.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than OC Comets ($11,473 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 39.2% lower than costs at Olivet College ($8,076 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 182.9% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($23,361 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is the same at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at OC Comets (20)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
KY State vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and KY State.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Kentucky State University (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $8,300 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $31,000)
- Olivet College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- OC Comets graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/