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Overview |
KSU | UNLV | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,660 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 89% |
Admission |
KSU | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $196 |
Diversity |
KSU | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 43% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 16% | ||
Campus |
KSU | UNLV | ||
| 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 Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or UNLV?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 100.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at UNLV than Kennesaw State University ($24,701.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than KSU ($13,159 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($11,467 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Kennesaw State University (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nevada Las Vegas students is 23% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($6,346 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or KSU .
- Accepted freshman UNLV students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or UNLV? 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 UNLV and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (41% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/