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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech CofC Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College| Charleston Southern University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | KSU | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
CSU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
CSU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 64% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 0 students)
CSU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or KSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 623.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at CSU than Kennesaw State University ($29,490.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than CSU ($15,451 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 1.9% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,250 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 411.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($26,417 vs. $5,161)
CSU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or CSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than KSU (62.5%)
CSU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Charleston Southern University (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/