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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| University of North Georgia | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNG | KSU | ||
| Location | Dahlonega, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,029 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ung.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNG | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,074 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,470 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,721 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,574 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 81% |
Admission |
UNG | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,920 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 8,300 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNG | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNG | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | N/A |
Diversity |
UNG | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 57% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNG | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | - | ||
Campus |
UNG | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 0 students)
UNG vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNG or KSU?
- Kennesaw State University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($4,078.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at UNG than Kennesaw State University ($14,470.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than KSU ($11,721 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 4.2% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,467 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than Kennesaw State University (88% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Georgia students is 46.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($7,574 vs. $5,161)
UNG vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNG or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or UNG .
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than KSU (62.5%)
UNG vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNG 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 UNG.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/