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Kentucky WKU Tennessee State University WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU Central State University UC Tennessee Purdue| Kentucky State University | University of Louisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Louisville | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 22,139 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $12,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $28,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $18,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $13,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
KY State | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 14,821 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 11,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | 1020/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
KY State | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $203 |
Diversity |
KY State | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 25% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 1,689 students)
KY State vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 56.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at Louisville than Kentucky State University ($28,978.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Louisville ($9,672 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 42.8% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($8,186 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than University of Louisville (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 33.5% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($13,148 vs. $9,850)
KY State vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or KY State .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 228 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Louisville (80.5%)
KY State vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Louisville? 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 Louisville and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Kentucky State University (51% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $14,200 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $31,000)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $9,344 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($19,656 vs. $29,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($203 vs. $299)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/