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Overview |
KSU | HPU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
KSU | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1103/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $231 |
Diversity |
KSU | HPU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 43% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 75% | ||
Campus |
KSU | HPU | ||
| 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
- High Point University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or HPU?
- High Point University is 798.4% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.6% higher at HPU than Kennesaw State University ($36,636.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than HPU ($15,451 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 44.1% lower than costs at High Point University ($11,467 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than Kennesaw State University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 266.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($18,930 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KSU (3.33)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or HPU? 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 HPU and KSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/