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Overview |
KSU | UNM | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,953 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
KSU | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $201 |
Diversity |
KSU | UNM | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 42% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 18% | ||
Campus |
KSU | UNM | ||
| 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 New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (21,953 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or UNM?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 66.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at UNM than Kennesaw State University ($25,138.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than KSU ($10,633 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,916 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Kennesaw State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 79.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,280 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or KSU .
- Accepted freshman UNM students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or UNM? 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 UNM and KSU.
- The graduation rate at UNM is higher than Kennesaw State University (44% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/