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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU Temple NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU| Kentucky State University | Vermont Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
KY State | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| 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 | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $165 |
Diversity |
KY State | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 20% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,414 students)
KY State vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 87.3% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($14,712.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.8% higher at Vermont Tech than Kentucky State University ($28,128.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Vermont Tech ($11,473 vs. $19,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 53.6% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($8,076 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Vermont Technical College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 17% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($9,660 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or KY State .
- Accepted freshman Vermont Tech students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
KY State vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Vermont Tech is higher than Kentucky State University (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $13,800 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,000)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $12,950 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($16,050 vs. $29,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($165 vs. $299)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/