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Overview |
KSU | Memphis | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
KSU | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $261 |
Diversity |
KSU | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 40% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 37% | ||
| % 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 | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 104.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at KSU than University of Memphis ($13,796.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than KSU ($13,873 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 13.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,126 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Kennesaw State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 86.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,625 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Memphis? 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 Memphis and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than University of Memphis (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/