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Overview |
KSU | CofC | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
KSU | CofC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 32% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 54% | ||
Campus |
KSU | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 207% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.1% higher at CofC than Kennesaw State University ($35,338.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than CofC ($15,451 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 13.2% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,467 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 84.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,499 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or KSU .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at KSU (3.33)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or CofC? 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 CofC and KSU.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Kennesaw State University (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/