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Overview |
KY State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | ranken.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $8,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $16,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $12,014 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
KY State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 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 | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $142 |
Diversity |
KY State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 21% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| 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
- Ranken Technical College is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 1,689 students)
KY State vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Ranken Technical College?
- Ranken Technical College is 100.3% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Ranken Technical College than Kentucky State University ($16,200.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Ranken Technical College ($9,672 vs. $16,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 9% lower than costs at Ranken Technical College ($8,186 vs. $8,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Ranken Technical College (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranken Technical College students is 22% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($12,014 vs. $9,850)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or KY State .
KY State vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Ranken Technical 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 Ranken Technical College and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $19,000 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $31,000)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $15,250 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($13,750 vs. $29,000)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($142 vs. $299)
- More Ranken Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/