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Georgia State Georgia Georgia Tech VSU Mercer North Georgia Georgia College ASU FAU CofC University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College| Georgia Southern University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | KSU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
GS | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
GS | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 60% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | - | ||
Campus |
GS | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 0 students)
GS vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or KSU?
- Georgia Southern 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 GS 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 Georgia Southern University than KSU ($15,352 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 11.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,316 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Kennesaw State University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 70.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,806 vs. $5,161)
GS vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or GS .
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at KSU (3.33)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
GS vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Kennesaw State University (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/