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Overview |
KSU | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 56% |
Admission |
KSU | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $293 |
Diversity |
KSU | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 32% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
KSU | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 48% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 586.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Belhaven University than Kennesaw State University ($27,980.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Belhaven University ($15,451 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 26% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,100 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than Belhaven University (81% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 230.7% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($17,067 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
KSU vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Belhaven University? 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 Belhaven University and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Kennesaw State University (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/