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Georgia State GS WVU Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU WVSU University of West Georgia| Kennesaw State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
KSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
KSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $239 |
Diversity |
KSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 40% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Marshall University | ||
| 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
- Marshall University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 76.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Marshall University than Kennesaw State University ($18,244.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than KSU ($8,756 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 3.3% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,467 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Kennesaw State University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 117.4% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,221 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Marshall 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 Marshall University and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University 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/