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Georgia State GS Loyola IIT Georgia Northern Illinois ISU Illinois ISU UC UB Michigan State| Kennesaw State University | University of Illinois at Chicago | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | UIC | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $10,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $25,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $13,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 73% |
Admission |
KSU | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 23,562 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 18,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSU | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $193 |
Diversity |
KSU | UIC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 44% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
KSU | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
KSU | UIC | ||
| 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 Illinois at Chicago is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or UIC?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 169% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at UIC than Kennesaw State University ($25,578.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than KSU ($10,384 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 25.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,467 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than University of Illinois at Chicago (81% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 167.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($13,813 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or KSU .
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or UIC? 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 UIC and KSU.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Kennesaw State University (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/