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Overview |
KSU | Oakland | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1015/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
KSU | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 43% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
KSU | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | - | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 255% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at Oakland than Kennesaw State University ($23,730.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than KSU ($15,161 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 2.5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,192 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 89% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,755 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Oakland? 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 Oakland and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Oakland University (41% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/