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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU Randolph-Macon North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College| Kennesaw State University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 46% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 721.7% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.9% higher at Roanoke College than Kennesaw State University ($33,510.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Roanoke College ($15,451 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 34% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,467 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 600.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($36,176 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Kennesaw State University (69% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/