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Overview |
KSU | Spelman | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | spelman.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Spelman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $15,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $37,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $10,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
KSU | Spelman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 13,649 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 3,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1050/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Spelman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Spelman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | Spelman | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 5% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | Spelman | ||
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| % In-State | - | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 77% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Spelman | ||
| 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
- Spelman College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Spelman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Spelman?
- Spelman College is 534.6% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Spelman than Kennesaw State University ($25,880.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Spelman ($15,451 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 36.6% lower than costs at Spelman College ($11,467 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than Kennesaw State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is 105.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($10,629 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Spelman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Spelman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spelman or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Spelman (28.4%)
KSU vs. Spelman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Spelman? 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 Spelman and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Kennesaw State University (77% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/