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Georgia State GS CMU Georgia GVSU Georgia Tech Oakland WSU Mercer Michigan State ISU VSU| Western Michigan University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | KSU | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
WMU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
WMU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | N/A |
Diversity |
WMU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 53% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WMU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
WMU | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 0 students)
WMU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or KSU?
- Western Michigan University is 256.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at WMU than Kennesaw State University ($18,154.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than WMU ($15,451 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 3.3% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,102 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Kennesaw State University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is 32% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($6,813 vs. $5,161)
WMU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or WMU .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KSU (3.33)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than KSU (62.5%)
WMU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Kennesaw State University (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/