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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 | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Shorter | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 960/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $293 |
Diversity |
KSU | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 44% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | - | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Shorter | ||
| 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
- Shorter University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 448.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Shorter than Kennesaw State University ($22,380.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than KSU ($13,490 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 22% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,400 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 288.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($20,057 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Shorter? 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 Shorter and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Kennesaw State University (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/