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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 | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Rust College | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
KSU | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 440/1339 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $287 |
Diversity |
KSU | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 41% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 63% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Rust College | ||
| 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
- Rust College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (755 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Rust College?
- Rust College is 142.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at KSU than Rust College ($13,796.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than KSU ($8,151 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 120.5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($5,200 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than Kennesaw State University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rust College students is 65.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,549 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Rust 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 Rust College and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Rust College (41% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/