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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU Tennessee State University North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College| Kennesaw State University | Fisk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
KSU | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1090/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSU | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
KSU | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 33% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
KSU | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 57% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Fisk University | ||
| 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
- Fisk University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,055 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 429.7% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Fisk University than Kennesaw State University ($21,600.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Fisk University ($15,451 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 0.3% lower than costs at Fisk University ($11,467 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Kennesaw State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 260% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($18,580 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Fisk 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 Fisk University and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Kennesaw State University (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/