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Overview |
KSU | Belmont | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
KSU | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1150/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSU | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $225 |
Diversity |
KSU | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 33% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
KSU | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | - | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 72% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 831.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.4% higher at Belmont than Kennesaw State University ($38,000.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Belmont ($15,451 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 19.2% lower than costs at Belmont University ($11,467 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than Kennesaw State University (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 327.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($22,080 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Belmont? 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 Belmont and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Kennesaw State University (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/