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Overview |
KSU | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 87% |
Admission |
KSU | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 920/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $299 |
Diversity |
KSU | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 35% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
KSU | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Brescia University | ||
| 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
- Brescia University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (646 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 562.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at Brescia University than Kennesaw State University ($27,000.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Brescia University ($15,451 vs. $16,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 8.8% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,540 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brescia University than Kennesaw State University (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 368.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($24,180 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
KSU vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Brescia University (41% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/