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Overview |
KSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 60% |
Admission |
KSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $237 |
Diversity |
KSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 49% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
KSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
KSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or UNC Charlotte?
- Kennesaw State University is 7% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($4,078.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at UNC Charlotte than Kennesaw State University ($17,936.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than KSU ($13,951 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 12.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($11,467 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (81% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Charlotte students is 53.2% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($7,907 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or KSU .
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and KSU.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than Kennesaw State University (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/