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Overview |
KSU | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1005/1256 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 48% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
KSU | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | - | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas More University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,958 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 735.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.9% higher at Thomas More than Kennesaw State University ($34,060.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Thomas More ($15,451 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 14.5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,014 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 361.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($23,834 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Kennesaw State University (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/