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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 | University of Maine at Machias | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Machias, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $7,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $14,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $8,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
KY State | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $235 |
Diversity |
KY State | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
KY State | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 16% | ||
Campus |
KY State | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 762 students)
KY State vs. University of Maine-Machias Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or University of Maine-Machias?
- Kentucky State University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than University of Maine-Machias for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at University of Maine-Machias than Kentucky State University ($14,700.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Maine at Machias ($8,076 vs. $8,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than University of Maine at Machias (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($8,257 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or University of Maine-Machias? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine-Machias or KY State .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine-Machias students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. University of Maine-Machias Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or University of Maine-Machias? 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 University of Maine-Machias and KY State.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine-Machias is higher than Kentucky State University (38% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($22,750 vs. $29,000)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($235 vs. $299)
- More University of Maine-Machias graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/