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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Berry College| Kennesaw State University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | MUW | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
KSU | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
KSU | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $155 |
Diversity |
KSU | MUW | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 22% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | - | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 26% | ||
Campus |
KSU | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (2,339 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 90.4% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at KSU than Mississippi University for Women ($13,796.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than KSU ($12,691 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 39.6% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($8,212 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Kennesaw State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 91.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,887 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or KSU .
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at KSU (3.33)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or MUW? 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 MUW and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Mississippi University for Women (41% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/