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Georgia State GS Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Georgia Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor| Kennesaw State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,378 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 77% |
Admission |
KSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
KSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 50% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Texas Tech | ||
| 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
- Texas Tech University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 119.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Texas Tech than Kennesaw State University ($21,205.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Texas Tech ($15,451 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 9.6% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,460 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than Texas Tech University (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 81.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,359 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Kennesaw State University (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/