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Overview |
KSU | WSU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
KSU | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $230 |
Diversity |
KSU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 40% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
KSU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
KSU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 217.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at WSU than Kennesaw State University ($29,622.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than KSU ($15,347 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,321 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Kennesaw State University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 105.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($10,605 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KSU (3.33)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or WSU? 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 WSU and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Wayne State University (41% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/