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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer Skidmore College VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU Lipscomb University of West Georgia| Kennesaw State University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Union University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,731 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $256 |
Diversity |
KSU | Union University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 34% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
KSU | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 36% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Union University?
- Union University is 770.5% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.3% higher at Union University than Kennesaw State University ($35,500.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Union University ($15,451 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 6.8% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,740 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 452.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($28,520 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Union University (52.6%)
KSU vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Union 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 Union University and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Union University 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/