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Georgia State GS Vanderbilt WUSTL Tulane Georgia Duke Georgetown Rice Tufts Carnegie Mellon USC| Emory University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | KSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 81% |
Admission |
Emory | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | N/A |
Diversity |
Emory | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 61% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emory | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | - | ||
Campus |
Emory | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 0 students)
Emory vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or KSU?
- Emory University is 1,300.7% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314% higher at Emory than Kennesaw State University ($57,120.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Emory ($15,451 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 48.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($11,467 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than Emory University (81% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 847.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($48,914 vs. $5,161)
Emory vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Emory .
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Kennesaw State University (90% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/