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Overview |
AUM | KSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
AUM | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | N/A |
Diversity |
AUM | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 63% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
AUM | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 0 students)
AUM vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or KSU?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 101.9% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at AUM than Kennesaw State University ($18,480.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than KSU ($13,163 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 55.6% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($7,368 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University at Montgomery students is 34.4% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($6,935 vs. $5,161)
AUM vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or AUM .
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KSU (3.33)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than KSU (62.5%)
AUM vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or KSU? 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 KSU and AUM.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/