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Overview |
KY State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
KY State | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $245 |
Diversity |
KY State | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KY State | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 13% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 18.9% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Shawnee State University than Kentucky State University ($15,686.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Shawnee State University ($11,473 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 43.5% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($8,076 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Shawnee State University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 7% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($8,257 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or KY State .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Shawnee State University is higher than Kentucky State University (22% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Shawnee State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $31,000)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $5,288 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($23,712 vs. $29,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/