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Overview |
KSU | Berea College | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Berea, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,433 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | berea.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Berea College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $44,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $44,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $7,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $2,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $55,298 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Berea College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,217 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 24.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 64.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1136/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Berea College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Berea College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $59 |
Diversity |
KSU | Berea College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 41% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | Berea College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 46% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Berea College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berea College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,433 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Berea College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Berea College?
- Berea College is 986.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($44,300.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.1% higher at Berea College than Kennesaw State University ($44,300.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than KSU ($2,020 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 48.1% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($7,742 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berea College than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 971.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($55,298 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Berea College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Berea College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berea College or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Berea College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Berea College (24.6%)
KSU vs. Berea College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Berea College? 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 Berea College and KSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/