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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 | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 2,255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $13,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
KY State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 33 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 33 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 78.8% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $126 |
Diversity |
KY State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 0% | ||
Campus |
KY State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (2,255 students vs. 1,689 students)
KY State vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or A&M-Central Texas?
- Kentucky State University is 38.1% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($8,088.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at A&M-Central Texas than Kentucky State University ($15,649.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than KY State ($437 vs. $9,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 42.5% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($8,186 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 37.2% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($13,511 vs. $9,850)
KY State vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or KY State .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than KY State (92.6%)
KY State vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and KY State.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $16,737 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($12,263 vs. $29,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($126 vs. $299)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/