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Georgia State UNT UT Dallas GS Texas Tech UH UT Austin Georgia UTSA Texas A&M Georgia Tech Texas Woman's University| Kennesaw State University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,946 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #719 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 90% |
Admission |
KSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $186 |
Diversity |
KSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 40% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
KSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
KSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 125.7% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at UT Arlington than Kennesaw State University ($26,778.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than KSU ($14,262 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 0.7% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,392 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than Kennesaw State University (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 120.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,370 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or KSU .
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or UT Arlington? 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 Arlington and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (41% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/