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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer Purdue North Central VSU IU North Georgia Georgia College Purdue Indiana State| Kennesaw State University | Ball State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | BSU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
KSU | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
KSU | BSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 35% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
KSU | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or BSU?
- Ball State University is 106.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at BSU than Kennesaw State University ($25,918.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than KSU ($12,615 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,904 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Kennesaw State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 121.2% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,418 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at KSU (3.33)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or BSU? 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 BSU and KSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Kennesaw State University (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/