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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 | Sitting Bull College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Fort Yates, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | sittingbull.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $3,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $3,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $5,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $1,818 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $9,353 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Sitting Bull 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 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | Sitting Bull College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | N/A |
Diversity |
KY State | Sitting Bull College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 92% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Sitting Bull College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 51% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Sitting Bull College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 257 students)
KY State vs. Sitting Bull College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Sitting Bull College?
- Kentucky State University is 118.2% more expensive to attend than Sitting Bull College for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.9% higher at KY State than Sitting Bull College ($11,732.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sitting Bull College than KY State ($1,818 vs. $11,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sitting Bull College are 38.1% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($5,850 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sitting Bull College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sitting Bull College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($9,353 vs. $8,257)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Sitting Bull College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sitting Bull College or KY State .
- Accepted freshman KY State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (2.72) than students at Sitting Bull College (2.5)
KY State vs. Sitting Bull College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Sitting Bull 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 Sitting Bull College and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Sitting Bull College is higher than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Sitting Bull College graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $19,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/