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Overview |
KSU | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 83% |
Admission |
KSU | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $238 |
Diversity |
KSU | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 40% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | - | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 7% | ||
Campus |
KSU | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or IUPUI?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 120% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.7% higher at IUPUI than Kennesaw State University ($31,410.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than KSU ($11,462 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 1.9% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,252 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Kennesaw State University (83% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 136.4% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($12,201 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or KSU .
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at KSU (3.33)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/