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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College NCAT Morehouse Florida A&M ASU| Clark Atlanta University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | KSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 81% |
Admission |
CAU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | N/A |
Diversity |
CAU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 76% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | - | ||
Campus |
CAU | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 0 students)
CAU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or KSU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 438.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at CAU than Kennesaw State University ($21,948.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than CAU ($15,451 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 4.4% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,982 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Kennesaw State University (83% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 82.7% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,431 vs. $5,161)
CAU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or CAU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CAU (3.28)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU 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/