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Overview |
KSU | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,027 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #470 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $25,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,127 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1068/1233 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $289 |
Diversity |
KSU | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 37% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
KSU | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | - | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 26% | ||
Campus |
KSU | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Mount St. Joseph is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (2,027 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 727.6% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.6% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Kennesaw State University ($33,750.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than College of Mount St. Joseph ($15,451 vs. $17,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 7.7% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,650 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 387.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($25,149 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or KSU .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
KSU vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and KSU.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Kennesaw State University (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/