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UNCW ECU Tennessee Louisville WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte IU UNC Chapel Hill UC Auburn| University of Kentucky | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kentucky | ASU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 47% |
Admission |
Kentucky | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 20,436 students)
Kentucky vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or ASU?
- University of Kentucky is 171% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Kentucky than Appalachian State University ($30,913.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Kentucky ($13,084 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 26.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,582 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Appalachian State University (94% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 89.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($14,114 vs. $7,443)
Kentucky vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 14 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than ASU (83.1%)
Kentucky vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or ASU? 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 ASU and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Kentucky (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $9,400 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,750)
- ASU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/