Kentucky Christian vs University of Valley Forge
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Kentucky Christian UniversityGrayson, KYCatholic life on campusUniversity of Valley ForgePhoenixville, PACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Valley Forge has the higher graduation rate: 49% against 37% at Kentucky Christian.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Kentucky Christian has the lower price after aid: $24,031 a year, against $32,077 at University of Valley Forge.
- The average price after aid is lower at Kentucky Christian: $24,038 a year, against $32,265 at University of Valley Forge.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Kentucky Christian: $42,375, against $39,016 at University of Valley Forge.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Grayson, KY
Phoenixville, PA
Setting
Town
Suburb
Students
541
573
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
61%
61%
Average SAT
1090
ACT middle 50%
18–24
Graduation rate
37%
49%
First-year retention
86%
78%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,038
$32,265
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$23,241
$30,614
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$24,618
$31,228
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$24,031
$32,077
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,420
$33,146
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,116
$32,981
Median debt
$22,250
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,375
$39,016
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.