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Georgia State GS Tennessee Ole Miss Auburn LSU Georgia Clemson Kentucky Arkansas Florida Florida State| The University of Alabama | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | KSU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 81% |
Admission |
Alabama | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alabama | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 57% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | - | ||
Campus |
Alabama | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 0 students)
Alabama vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or KSU?
- The University of Alabama is 172.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at Alabama than Kennesaw State University ($31,460.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Alabama ($15,451 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 25.8% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($11,467 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than Kennesaw State University (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 203.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($15,683 vs. $5,161)
Alabama vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Alabama .
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
Alabama vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Kennesaw State University (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/