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Overview |
Columbus State | KSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Columbus State | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 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 | 16/23 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbus State | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 60% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 0 students)
Columbus State vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or KSU?
- Columbus State University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Columbus State than Kennesaw State University ($15,425.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than KSU ($12,902 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 5.3% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,467 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Kennesaw State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 77.2% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,147 vs. $5,161)
Columbus State vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Columbus State .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than KSU (62.5%)
Columbus State vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Columbus State University (41% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/