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Overview |
NCAT | KSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 81% |
Admission |
NCAT | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | N/A |
Diversity |
NCAT | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 7% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
NCAT | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 0 students)
NCAT vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or KSU?
- Kennesaw State University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,078.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at NCAT than Kennesaw State University ($17,200.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than KSU ($10,258 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 29.8% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($8,832 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Kennesaw State University (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 107.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($10,700 vs. $5,161)
NCAT vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is the same as at Kennesaw State University (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/