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Georgia State GS Idaho Central Washington University Georgia Boise State UW-Seattle Western Washington University Portland State University UWB Georgia Tech Gonzaga| Washington State University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington State | KSU | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,490 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #385 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington State | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,976 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,052 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,131 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,155 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,370 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
Washington State | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,166 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 22,335 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington State | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington State | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,429 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
Washington State | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 10% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Washington State | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Washington State | 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
- Washington State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (26,490 students vs. 0 students)
Washington State vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or KSU?
- Washington State University is 169.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($10,976.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at Washington State than Kennesaw State University ($27,052.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Washington State ($15,451 vs. $18,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 14.5% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,467 vs. $13,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than Kennesaw State University (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 100.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($10,370 vs. $5,161)
Washington State vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Washington State .
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
Washington State vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State 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 Washington State.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Kennesaw State University (67% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/