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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU Middle Tennessee State University North Georgia Georgia College WCU Tennessee ASU| Kennesaw State University | East Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | ETSU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
KSU | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 37% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 23% | ||
Campus |
KSU | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 89.4% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at KSU than East Tennessee State University ($13,796.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than KSU ($14,350 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 19.3% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,613 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 69.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,739 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.33) as students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or ETSU? 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 ETSU and KSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Kennesaw State University (44% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/