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Georgia State GS Kentucky Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer WKU VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU WVU| Kennesaw State University | University of Louisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Louisville | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
KSU | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $203 |
Diversity |
KSU | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 44% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | - | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Louisville | ||
| 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 202.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at Louisville than Kennesaw State University ($28,670.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Louisville ($15,451 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 7.5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,668 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Kennesaw State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 136.7% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($12,216 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Louisville? 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 Louisville and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Kennesaw State University (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/