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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| Southern Wesleyan University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | KSU | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
SWU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
SWU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
SWU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 67% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SWU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | - | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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 Wesleyan University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 0 students)
SWU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or KSU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 550.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at SWU than Kennesaw State University ($26,520.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than SWU ($15,451 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 18.8% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,650 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 280.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($19,636 vs. $5,161)
SWU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Kennesaw State University (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/