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Georgia State GS Michigan State Georgia WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Georgia Tech Saginaw Valley State University WSU Mercer| Grand Valley State University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | KSU | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
GVSU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
GVSU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 62% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
GVSU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
GVSU | 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 0 students)
GVSU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or KSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 242.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at GVSU than Kennesaw State University ($19,856.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than GVSU ($15,451 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 13.1% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,140 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Kennesaw State University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 70.7% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,811 vs. $5,161)
GVSU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at KSU (3.33)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
GVSU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Kennesaw State University (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/