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Overview |
Kentucky | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $140 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Kentucky | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Utah State University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 27,943 students)
Kentucky vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Utah State University?
- University of Kentucky is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Kentucky than Utah State University ($30,913.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Kentucky ($14,577 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 78.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($8,232 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Utah State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 43.9% larger than aid received Utah State University ($14,114 vs. $9,808)
Kentucky vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 59 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Utah State University (93.7%)
Kentucky vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Utah State University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $2,400 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $9,140 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($13,610 vs. $22,750)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($140 vs. $235)
- More Utah State University 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/