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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 | South College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | South College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 6,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $14,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $13,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
KY State | South 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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $359 |
Diversity |
KY State | South College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KY State | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 50% | ||
Campus |
KY State | South College | ||
| 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
- South College is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (6,182 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or South College?
- South College is 109.4% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($16,450.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at South College than Kentucky State University ($16,450.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than South College ($11,473 vs. $14,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 125.1% lower than costs at South College ($8,076 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than South College (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College students is 58% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($13,048 vs. $8,257)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or KY State .
KY State vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or South 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 South College and KY State.
- The graduation rate at South College is higher than Kentucky State University (25% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $29,200)
- Kentucky State University students graduate with a $5,777 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $34,777)
- KY State graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($299 vs. $359)
- More South College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/