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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 | Virginia College Birmingham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 2,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $29,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $4,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
KY State | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
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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) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
KY State | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $175 |
Diversity |
KY State | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 53% |
Students |
KY State | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | - | ||
Campus |
KY State | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia College Birmingham is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (2,108 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Virginia College-Birmingham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Virginia College-Birmingham?
- Virginia College Birmingham is 83.1% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($14,382.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Virginia College-Birmingham than Kentucky State University ($14,382.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Virginia College-Birmingham ($11,473 vs. $29,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Virginia College Birmingham ($8,076 vs. $8,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Virginia College Birmingham (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 94.7% larger than aid received Virginia College Birmingham ($8,257 vs. $4,241)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Virginia College-Birmingham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College-Birmingham or KY State .
KY State vs. Virginia College-Birmingham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Virginia College-Birmingham? 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 Virginia College-Birmingham and KY State.
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Virginia College-Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College Birmingham students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($17,000 vs. $29,000)
- Virginia College-Birmingham graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($175 vs. $299)
- More KY State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (24% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/