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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Berry College| Kennesaw State University | Catawba College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Catawba College | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,172 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | catawba.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Catawba College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $32,868 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $32,868 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $19,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $26,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Catawba College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 3,199 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 2,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 67.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Catawba College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Catawba College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
KSU | Catawba College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 48% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | Catawba College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 34% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Catawba College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catawba College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,172 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Catawba College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Catawba College?
- Catawba College is 706% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($32,868.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.2% higher at Catawba College than Kennesaw State University ($32,868.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Catawba College ($15,451 vs. $19,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 1% lower than costs at Catawba College ($11,467 vs. $11,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catawba College students is 421.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($26,913 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Catawba College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Catawba College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Catawba College or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Catawba College has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Catawba College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Catawba 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 Catawba College and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Catawba College is higher than Kennesaw State University (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/