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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Berry College| Kennesaw State University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | CBU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | CBU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 50% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
KSU | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
KSU | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 771% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at CBU than Kennesaw State University ($35,520.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than CBU ($15,451 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 12.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,220 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 422.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($26,964 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at KSU (3.33)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or CBU? 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 CBU and KSU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Kennesaw State University (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/