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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Berry College| Kennesaw State University | Macon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Macon State | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Macon, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
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| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | maconstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Macon State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $2,277 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $8,411 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $6,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
KSU | Macon State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 46.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 67.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Macon State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Macon State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
KSU | Macon State | ||
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| % Men | NaN | NaN | ||
| % Women | NaN | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | Macon State | ||
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| % In-State | - | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | - | ||
Campus |
KSU | Macon State | ||
| 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
- Kennesaw State University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (0 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Macon State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Macon State?
- Kennesaw State University is 79.1% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($4,078.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at KSU than Macon State College ($13,796.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 69.9% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($6,750 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than Macon State College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kennesaw State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($5,161 vs. $0)
KSU vs. Macon State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Macon State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macon State or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Macon State (46.9%)
KSU vs. Macon State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Macon State? 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 Macon State and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Macon State College (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/