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Overview |
KSU | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,868 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
KSU | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $242 |
Diversity |
KSU | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 37% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
KSU | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee Martin is 105.4% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($8,378.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at UT Martin than Kennesaw State University ($14,418.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than KSU ($12,619 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 61.9% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($7,082 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Kennesaw State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 79.4% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,261 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or KSU .
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and KSU.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Kennesaw State University (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/