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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College Clemson ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College| Kennesaw State University | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | AU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
KSU | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
KSU | AU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 9% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
KSU | AU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 31% | ||
Campus |
KSU | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or AU?
- Anderson University is 702.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.1% higher at AU than Kennesaw State University ($32,710.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than AU ($15,451 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 7.2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,467 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 395.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($25,586 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than AU (52.8%)
KSU vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or AU? 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 AU and KSU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Kennesaw State University (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/