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Overview |
Georgia Gwinnett College | KSU | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,030 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ggc.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Gwinnett College | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,214 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,000 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,981 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,243 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 81% |
Admission |
Georgia Gwinnett College | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,626 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 5,268 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6%Open | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44%Open | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | May 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Gwinnett College | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Gwinnett College | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,875 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | N/A |
Diversity |
Georgia Gwinnett College | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 59% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Gwinnett College | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
Georgia Gwinnett College | 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
- Georgia Gwinnett College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (11,030 students vs. 0 students)
Georgia Gwinnett College vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Gwinnett College or KSU?
- Kennesaw State University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia Gwinnett College for in-state tuition ($4,078.00 vs. $3,214.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at KSU than Georgia Gwinnett College ($13,796.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Gwinnett College than KSU ($10,981 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 24.9% lower than costs at Georgia Gwinnett College ($11,467 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Gwinnett College than Kennesaw State University (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Gwinnett College students is 40.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($7,243 vs. $5,161)
Georgia Gwinnett College vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Gwinnett College or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Georgia Gwinnett College .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Georgia Gwinnett College (2.88)
- Georgia Gwinnett College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than KSU (62.5%)
Georgia Gwinnett College vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Gwinnett College 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 Georgia Gwinnett College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/