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Overview |
KSU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,256 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $11,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $33,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $14,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $7,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 68% |
Admission |
KSU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 19,211 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 13,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $193 |
Diversity |
KSU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 9% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 25% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 43% | ||
Campus |
KSU | UH at Manoa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (19,256 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. UH at Manoa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or UH at Manoa?
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is 177.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($11,304.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.6% higher at UH at Manoa than Kennesaw State University ($33,336.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii at Manoa than KSU ($14,557 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 30.3% lower than costs at University of Hawaii at Manoa ($11,467 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than University of Hawaii at Manoa (81% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hawaii at Manoa students is 46.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($7,540 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. UH at Manoa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or UH at Manoa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH at Manoa or KSU .
- Accepted freshman UH at Manoa students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UH at Manoa has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. UH at Manoa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or UH at Manoa? 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 UH at Manoa and KSU.
- The graduation rate at UH at Manoa is higher than Kennesaw State University (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/