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Georgia State GS Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Georgia Tech Florida| Auburn University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | KSU | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 81% |
Admission |
Auburn | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Auburn | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 51% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | - | ||
Campus |
Auburn | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 0 students)
Auburn vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or KSU?
- Auburn University is 154.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126% higher at Auburn than Kennesaw State University ($31,176.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Auburn ($15,451 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 30.8% lower than costs at Auburn University ($11,467 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than Auburn University (81% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 89.7% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,791 vs. $5,161)
Auburn vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Auburn .
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Kennesaw State University (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/