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Overview |
KSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,855 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
KSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
KSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 6% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
KSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
KSU | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 South Carolina Aiken is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (3,855 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 155% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at USC Aiken than Kennesaw State University ($20,856.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than KSU ($11,697 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 31.3% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($8,736 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Kennesaw State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 88% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,701 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is the same as at University of South Carolina Aiken (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/