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Georgia State GS Northern Illinois Illinois Georgia UIC Georgia Tech DePaul EIU Mercer IWU Western Illinois University| Illinois State University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | KSU | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
ISU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
ISU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 58% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | - | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 0 students)
ISU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or KSU?
- Illinois State University is 190.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at ISU than Kennesaw State University ($23,681.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than ISU ($15,451 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,602 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Kennesaw State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 125.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,619 vs. $5,161)
ISU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KSU (3.33)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than KSU (62.5%)
ISU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Kennesaw State University (71% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/