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Overview |
KSU | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
KSU | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $275 |
Diversity |
KSU | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 49% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 890.7% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.8% higher at Guilford College than Kennesaw State University ($40,400.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Guilford College ($15,451 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,467 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 499.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($30,922 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Guilford College? 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 Guilford College and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Kennesaw State University (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/