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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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | N/A |
Diversity |
KY State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 26% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 237 students)
KY State vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 103.8% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than Kentucky State University ($16,008.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($11,473 vs. $18,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 0.7% lower than costs at Simmons College of Kentucky ($8,076 vs. $8,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 174.1% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($22,629 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or KY State .
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
KY State vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and KY State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/