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Georgia State Clemson GS Florida UofSC Mercer Florida State Auburn Alabama Georgia Tech NC State Ohio State| University of Georgia | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia | KSU | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 81% |
Admission |
Georgia | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | N/A |
Diversity |
Georgia | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 59% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | - | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 0 students)
Georgia vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or KSU?
- University of Georgia is 140.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at Georgia than Kennesaw State University ($28,830.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Georgia ($15,451 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 5.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,904 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Kennesaw State University (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 124% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,559 vs. $5,161)
Georgia vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Georgia .
- Accepted freshman Georgia 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 Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Kennesaw State University (82% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/