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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Berry College| Georgia Southwestern State University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | KSU | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 67% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | - | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 Southwestern State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 0 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or KSU?
- Kennesaw State University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($4,078.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Kennesaw State University ($14,786.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than KSU ($12,186 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 27.7% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($8,978 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 83.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,472 vs. $5,161)
Georgia Southwestern vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Georgia Southwestern .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than KSU (62.5%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (41% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/