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Georgia State Texas State GS UT Austin Georgia UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas Georgia Tech St. Mary's University| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTSA | KSU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,393 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,259 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,046 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,664 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,934 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 81% |
Admission |
UTSA | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,295 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 20,243 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UTSA | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
UTSA | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 53% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UTSA | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
UTSA | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 0 students)
UTSA vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or KSU?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 45.9% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at UTSA than Kennesaw State University ($18,259.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than KSU ($12,664 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 3.8% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,046 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (81% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 73.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,934 vs. $5,161)
UTSA vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or UTSA .
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
UTSA vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA 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 UTSA.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/