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Overview |
William Carey University | KSU | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,448 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmcarey.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Carey University | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,500 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,500 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,192 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,564 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
William Carey University | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 571 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 331 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.6% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
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Academics |
William Carey University | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Carey University | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,192 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | N/A |
Diversity |
William Carey University | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 29% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
William Carey University | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | - | ||
Campus |
William Carey University | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- William Carey University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (5,448 students vs. 0 students)
William Carey University vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Carey University or KSU?
- William Carey University is 231% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at KSU than William Carey University ($13,796.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than William Carey University ($15,451 vs. $17,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 50.9% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($7,599 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University than Kennesaw State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Carey University students is 162.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($13,564 vs. $5,161)
William Carey University vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Carey University or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or William Carey University .
- Accepted freshman William Carey University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than William Carey University (58%)
William Carey University vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Carey University 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 William Carey University.
- The graduation rate at William Carey University is higher than Kennesaw State University (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/