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Overview |
KSU | WSU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 79% |
Admission |
KSU | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 953/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
KSU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 45% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
KSU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
KSU | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or WSU?
- Wichita State University is 67.9% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at WSU than Kennesaw State University ($16,208.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than KSU ($13,553 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 10% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,467 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than Wichita State University (81% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 37.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($7,110 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 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at KSU (3.33)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) 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 WSU is higher than Kennesaw State University (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/