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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Berry College| Averett University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | KSU | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
AU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
AU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
AU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 52% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
AU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | - | ||
Campus |
AU | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 0 students)
AU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or KSU?
- Averett University is 823% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.8% higher at AU than Kennesaw State University ($37,640.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than AU ($15,451 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 0.9% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,360 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 408.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($26,246 vs. $5,161)
AU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or AU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than KSU (62.5%)
AU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is the same as at Kennesaw State University (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/