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Overview |
KSU | URI | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,473 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
KSU | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1050/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $242 |
Diversity |
KSU | URI | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 42% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
KSU | URI | ||
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| % In-State | - | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 59% | ||
Campus |
KSU | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 233.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.4% higher at URI than Kennesaw State University ($32,068.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than URI ($15,451 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 18.5% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($11,467 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Kennesaw State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 156.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($13,257 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or KSU .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at KSU (3.33)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or URI? 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 URI and KSU.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Kennesaw State University (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/