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Overview |
KSU | ASU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 47% |
Admission |
KSU | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
KSU | ASU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 42% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
KSU | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
KSU | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or ASU?
- Appalachian State University is 4% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($4,242.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at ASU than Kennesaw State University ($20,246.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than KSU ($13,084 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 1% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,467 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than Appalachian State University (81% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian State University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($7,443 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at KSU (3.33)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or ASU? 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 ASU and KSU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Kennesaw State University (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/