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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU GTC North Georgia Georgia College ASU Georgia Piedmont Technical College University of West Georgia| Kennesaw State University | Perimeter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Perimeter College | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Decatur, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,456 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Perimeter College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $2,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $8,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $14,891 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $9,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $6,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 81% |
Admission |
KSU | Perimeter College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 11,089 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 10,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 840/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Perimeter College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Perimeter College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $11,401 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $117 |
Diversity |
KSU | Perimeter College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 38% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | Perimeter College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Perimeter College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Perimeter College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (15,456 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Perimeter College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Perimeter College?
- Kennesaw State University is 78.9% more expensive to attend than Perimeter College for in-state tuition ($4,078.00 vs. $2,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at KSU than Perimeter College ($13,796.00 vs. $8,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Perimeter College than KSU ($9,022 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 29.9% lower than costs at Perimeter College ($11,467 vs. $14,891)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University as Perimeter College (81% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Perimeter College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($6,734 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Perimeter College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Perimeter College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Perimeter College or KSU .
- Perimeter College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Perimeter College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Perimeter 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 Perimeter College and KSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/