Kentucky State vs The University of Montana-Western
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Kentucky State UniversityFrankfort, KYCatholic life on campusThe University of Montana-WesternDillon, MTCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The University of Montana-Western has the higher graduation rate: 51% against 32% at Kentucky State.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Kentucky State has the lower price after aid: $5,256 a year, against $15,951 at The University of Montana-Western.
- The average price after aid is lower at Kentucky State: $8,040 a year, against $16,558 at The University of Montana-Western.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at The University of Montana-Western: $43,229, against $36,382 at Kentucky State.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Frankfort, KY
Dillon, MT
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,689
1,458
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 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
96%
100%
Average SAT
870
ACT middle 50%
14–17
Graduation rate
32%
51%
First-year retention
64%
79%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$8,040
$16,558
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$10,225
$14,822
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,739
$14,058
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$5,256
$15,951
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$1,958
$17,785
Net price, over $110,000 income
$20,125
Median debt
$25,938
$21,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$36,382
$43,229
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.
Kentucky State University · The University of Montana-Western