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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 | Skyline College Roanoke | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 13 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | skyline.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $14,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $14,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $19,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $5,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | |||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
KY State | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $206 |
Diversity |
KY State | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | - | ||
Campus |
KY State | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Skyline College-Roanoke based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 13 students)
KY State vs. Skyline College-Roanoke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Skyline College-Roanoke?
- Skyline College Roanoke is 75.4% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($14,190.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Skyline College-Roanoke than Kentucky State University ($14,190.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Skyline College-Roanoke ($9,672 vs. $19,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Skyline College Roanoke ($8,186 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Skyline College Roanoke than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 77.6% larger than aid received Skyline College Roanoke ($9,850 vs. $5,547)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Skyline College-Roanoke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skyline College-Roanoke or KY State .
KY State vs. Skyline College-Roanoke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Skyline College-Roanoke? 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 Skyline College-Roanoke and KY State.
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $500 more per year than Skyline College-Roanoke graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $30,500)
- Skyline College Roanoke students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,000)
- Skyline College-Roanoke graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($206 vs. $299)
- More Skyline College-Roanoke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/