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Tennessee Louisville Colorado State IU UW UC Auburn Alabama WKU Purdue Ohio State CU Boulder| University of Kentucky | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kentucky | MSU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kentucky | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 16,681 students)
Kentucky vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or MSU?
- University of Kentucky is 97.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Kentucky than Montana State University ($30,913.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than Kentucky ($17,250 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 29.9% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,300 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 145.5% larger than aid received Montana State University ($14,114 vs. $5,749)
Kentucky vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 12 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MSU (3.5)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MSU (73.3%)
Kentucky vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or MSU? 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 MSU and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Montana State University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $5,200 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,800)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($235 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/