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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 | Williamson Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | WCC | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 60 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $12,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $10,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $14,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | WCC | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
KY State | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | N/A |
Diversity |
KY State | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 0% | ||
Campus |
KY State | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 60 students)
KY State vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or WCC?
- Williamson Christian College is 65% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($12,960.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at WCC than Kentucky State University ($12,960.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than KY State ($10,299 vs. $11,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 75.6% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($8,076 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williamson Christian College students is 69.6% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($14,001 vs. $8,257)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or KY State .
- Accepted freshman WCC students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or WCC? 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 WCC and KY State.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 21%)
- More WCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/