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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 | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | SWU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,188 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1043 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
KSU | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | SWU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 4% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
KSU | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Wesleyan University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,188 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 550.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at SWU than Kennesaw State University ($26,520.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than SWU ($15,451 vs. $20,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 7.6% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,654 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 263.7% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($18,771 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at KSU (3.33)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or SWU? 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 SWU and KSU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Kennesaw State University (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/