NCAT vs. KSU

Comparable Facts

Compare North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, NC with Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Kennesaw State University is larger than NCAT based on total student enrollment (47,764 students vs. 14,311 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• North Carolina A & T State University is located in Greensboro, NC (Large City setting); Kennesaw State University is in Kennesaw, GA (Large Suburban setting).
• North Carolina A & T State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Kennesaw State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: North Carolina A & T State University 20:1; Kennesaw State University 23:1.

NCAT vs. KSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, NCAT or KSU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than KSU ($10,097 vs. $15,636).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 33.5% lower than at Kennesaw State University ($8,832 vs. $13,287).
• North Carolina A & T State University is 17.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than KSU (about $1,005 more per year; $6,813.00 vs. $5,808.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 16.6% higher at NCAT than at Kennesaw State University (about $2,937 more per year; $20,673.00 vs. $17,736.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Kennesaw State University than at North Carolina A & T State University (92% vs. 82%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 24.1% larger than aid received by Kennesaw State University students ($10,203 vs. $8,223).

NCAT vs. KSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or KSU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between KSU and NCAT.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at North Carolina A & T State University (1110) is the same as at KSU (1110).
• Incoming KSU students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 20 at NCAT).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: North Carolina A & T State University 1020/1190; Kennesaw State University 1000/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: North Carolina A & T State University 17/23; Kennesaw State University 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: NCAT - Test optional; KSU - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: NCAT Jun 1, 2027; KSU Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (69.2%) than NCAT (49.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15% at NCAT vs. 38% at KSU.

NCAT vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for NCAT and KSU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• North Carolina A & T State University's six-year graduation rate is 41%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for KSU.
• Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University have median earnings of about $38,100 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for KSU.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Kennesaw State University graduates have a $7,800 lower median loan debt than NCAT graduates ($21,200 vs. $29,000).
• Among borrowers, KSU graduates have an estimated $80 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than NCAT graduates ($219 vs. $299).
• More KSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.