SmartAsset recently released its eighth annual Best Value Colleges study. SmartAsset’s new analysis compared institutions across five metrics, including scholarships, starting salary, tuition, living costs, and retention rate to determine the ‘Best Value Colleges’ in Kentucky.
Northern Kentucky University ranked number 1 out of all Kentucky colleges and universities included in this year’s study. Check out the top-performing schools in Kentucky below:
| Rank | School | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Kentucky University | $7,586 | $53,500 | $10,032 | $13,212 | 75% | ||
| 2 | Western Kentucky University | $7,166 | $49,200 | $10,512 | $11,328 | 77% | ||
| 3 | Centre College | $30,717 | $53,100 | $41,700 | $13,720 | 89% | ||
| 4 | University of Kentucky | $10,865 | $56,000 | $12,245 | $17,856 | 86% | ||
| 5 | Murray State University | $9,282 | $49,000 | $9,084 | $14,388 | 81% | ||
| 6 | University of Louisville | $9,625 | $53,700 | $11,656 | $16,324 | 81% | ||
| 7 | Eastern Kentucky University | $8,558 | $49,300 | $9,666 | $14,040 | 79% | ||
| 8 | Transylvania University | $26,762 | $50,900 | $38,750 | $13,560 | 79% | ||
| 9 | Morehead State University | $7,473 | $45,000 | $9,070 | $13,742 | 76% | ||
| 10 | Bellarmine University | $31,140 | $51,600 | $42,200 | $18,938 | 84% |
You can find additional details on the study, including the methodology and interactive map here: [LINK]
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