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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 | Peninsula College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Peninsula College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Port Angeles, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | pencol.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Peninsula College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $4,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $7,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $7,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
KY State | Peninsula College | ||
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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 | Peninsula College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Peninsula College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $15,306 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $158 |
Diversity |
KY State | Peninsula College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
KY State | Peninsula College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 9% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Peninsula College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,583 students)
KY State vs. Peninsula College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Peninsula College?
- Kentucky State University is 100% more expensive to attend than Peninsula College for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.2% higher at KY State than Peninsula College ($11,732.00 vs. $4,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peninsula College than KY State ($7,491 vs. $11,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 104.5% lower than costs at Peninsula College ($8,076 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Peninsula College (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Peninsula College ($8,257 vs. $7,172)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Peninsula College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peninsula College or KY State .
KY State vs. Peninsula College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Peninsula College? 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 Peninsula College and KY State.
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $600 more per year than Peninsula College graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $30,400)
- Peninsula College students graduate with a $13,694 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($15,306 vs. $29,000)
- Peninsula College graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($158 vs. $299)
- More Peninsula College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/