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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 | Wilmington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 850/1010 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KY State | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 14% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Wilmington College | ||
| 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,046 students)
KY State vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 261.8% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.2% higher at Wilmington College than Kentucky State University ($28,415.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Wilmington College ($11,473 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 33.7% lower than costs at Wilmington College ($8,076 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 97.7% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($16,326 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Wilmington College (966) is 35 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Wilmington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Wilmington College (88.1%)
KY State vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Kentucky State University (51% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Wilmington College earn on average $9,000 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $31,000)
- Wilmington College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Wilmington College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/