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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Berry College| Macon State College | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | KSU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
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| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
Macon State | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
Macon State | KSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | NaN | ||
| % Women | NaN | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macon State | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | - | ||
Campus |
Macon State | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Macon State College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (0 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or KSU?
- Kennesaw State University is 79.1% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($4,078.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at KSU than Macon State College ($13,796.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 69.9% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($6,750 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than Macon State College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kennesaw State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($5,161 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or KSU? 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 KSU and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Macon State College (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/