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Georgia State GS Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Georgia Ole Miss UofSC Florida State Georgia Tech ASU| Kennesaw State University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 88% |
Admission |
KSU | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
KSU | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 45% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
KSU | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 45% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 177.9% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114% higher at Tennessee than Kennesaw State University ($29,522.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Tennessee ($15,451 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 6% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,467 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Kennesaw State University (88% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 105.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($10,593 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Kennesaw State University (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/