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Overview |
KSU | Methodist | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
KSU | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1063/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 50% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
KSU | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 37% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 818% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.4% higher at Methodist than Kennesaw State University ($37,438.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Methodist ($15,451 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,467 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 391.4% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($25,361 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Methodist? 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 Methodist and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Methodist University (41% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/