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Georgia State UT Arlington UT Dallas GS Texas Tech UH Texas A&M Georgia UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University Georgia Tech| University of North Texas | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | KSU | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,507 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,319 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,399 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,805 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,675 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 81% |
Admission |
UNT | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,807 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 26,671 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNT | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | N/A |
Diversity |
UNT | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 15% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNT | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | - | ||
Campus |
UNT | 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 North Texas is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 0 students)
UNT vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or KSU?
- University of North Texas is 104% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($8,319.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at UNT than Kennesaw State University ($18,399.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than KSU ($14,675 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 6.1% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,805 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Kennesaw State University (83% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 115.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,142 vs. $5,161)
UNT vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or UNT .
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than KSU (62.5%)
UNT vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Kennesaw State University (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/