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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 | Union Institute & University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Union | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | myunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $16,841 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $16,841 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $28,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $3,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Union | ||
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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 | Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $18,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $191 |
Diversity |
KY State | Union | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
KY State | Union | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 73% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Union | ||
| 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 Union based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 787 students)
KY State vs. Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Union?
- Union Institute & University is 114.4% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($16,841.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Union than Kentucky State University ($16,841.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Union ($11,473 vs. $28,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 42.5% lower than costs at Union Institute & University ($8,076 vs. $11,508)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union Institute & University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 156.7% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($8,257 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union or KY State .
KY State vs. Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Union? 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 Union and KY State.
- The graduation rate at KY State is higher than Union Institute & University (21% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $20,400 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $31,000)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $10,505 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($18,495 vs. $29,000)
- Union graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($191 vs. $299)
- More Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/