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Georgia State GS Georgia WKU Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU NKU University of West Georgia| Kennesaw State University | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Eastern | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
KSU | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $245 |
Diversity |
KSU | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 4% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 141% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Eastern than Kennesaw State University ($20,520.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than KSU ($10,852 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($11,467 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Kennesaw State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 122% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,460 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Eastern? 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 Eastern and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/