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Ohio State Tennessee Louisville UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Auburn Purdue Alabama WKU Penn State| University of Kentucky | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kentucky | Miami | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $255 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Miami | ||
| 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 Miami based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 19,107 students)
Kentucky vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Miami?
- Miami University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Miami than University of Kentucky ($35,371.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Miami ($18,693 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 7.8% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,676 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Miami University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($14,752 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 116 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Miami (87.9%)
Kentucky vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or Miami? 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 Miami and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of Kentucky (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,750)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($235 vs. $255)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/