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Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU ISU| University of Louisville | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Rust College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Louisville | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 |
Louisville | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $287 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Rust College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 755 students)
Louisville vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Rust College?
- University of Louisville is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.6% higher at Louisville than Rust College ($28,670.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Louisville ($8,151 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 105.2% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($5,200 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Rust College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 42.9% larger than aid received Rust College ($12,216 vs. $8,549)
Louisville vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 379 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Louisville vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or Rust 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 Rust College and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Rust College (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $20,100 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $25,100)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $8,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,837)
- Louisville graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($203 vs. $287)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/