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Overview |
KSU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,033 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $8,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $12,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
KSU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 19,190 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 15,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 14.7% | ||
| 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 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2024 |
Academics |
KSU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $130 |
Diversity |
KSU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 6% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
KSU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 25% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Southern Utah University | ||
| 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
- Southern Utah University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (15,033 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Southern Utah University?
- Southern Utah University is 47.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($6,006.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Southern Utah University than Kennesaw State University ($19,822.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than KSU ($12,375 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 30% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($8,824 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Kennesaw State University (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 74.2% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,992 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Southern Utah University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Southern Utah University? 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 Southern Utah University and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Southern Utah University (41% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/