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Overview |
University of West Georgia | KSU | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 68% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Georgia is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 0 students)
University of West Georgia vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or KSU?
- University of West Georgia is 7.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at University of West Georgia than Kennesaw State University ($15,426.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than University of West Georgia ($15,451 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Georgia are 1.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,330 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Georgia than Kennesaw State University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Georgia students is 63.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,452 vs. $5,161)
University of West Georgia vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or University of West Georgia .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- University of West Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
University of West Georgia vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West 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 University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than University of West Georgia (41% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/