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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | KSU | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,154 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,350 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,350 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,374 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,495 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 1,819 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.7% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1270 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Southern Adventist University | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 7% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (3,154 students vs. 0 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or KSU?
- Southern Adventist University is 497.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Southern Adventist University than Kennesaw State University ($24,350.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Southern Adventist University ($15,451 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 35.5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($8,460 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 142.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($12,495 vs. $5,161)
Southern Adventist University vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than KSU (62.5%)
Southern Adventist University vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University 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 Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Kennesaw State University (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/