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Overview |
Paine College | KSU | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Paine College | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | N/A |
Diversity |
Paine College | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 57% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Paine College | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | - | ||
Campus |
Paine College | 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
- Paine College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (310 students vs. 0 students)
Paine College vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or KSU?
- Paine College is 211.6% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($12,706.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at KSU than Paine College ($13,796.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Paine College ($15,451 vs. $15,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 52.6% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($7,512 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 127.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,755 vs. $5,161)
Paine College vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Paine College .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Paine College (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/