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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College Campbell University ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College| Kennesaw State University | Gardner Webb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | GWU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
KSU | GWU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 32% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
KSU | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
KSU | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 665.6% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.3% higher at GWU than Kennesaw State University ($31,220.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than GWU ($15,451 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 6.5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,770 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 367.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($24,130 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at KSU (3.33)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or GWU? 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 GWU and KSU.
- The graduation rate at GWU 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/