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Overview |
Arkansas | KSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 81% |
Admission |
Arkansas | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Arkansas | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 56% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | - | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 0 students)
Arkansas vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or KSU?
- University of Arkansas is 88% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.3% higher at Arkansas than Kennesaw State University ($25,420.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Arkansas ($15,451 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 7.9% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,467 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than University of Arkansas (81% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 64.2% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,474 vs. $5,161)
Arkansas vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
Arkansas vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Kennesaw State University (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/