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Georgia State GS Alabama Georgia Mississippi State Tennessee Arkansas Georgia Tech Auburn Mercer VSU LSU| Kennesaw State University | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 77% |
Admission |
KSU | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
KSU | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 42% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | - | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 63% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 122.5% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at Ole Miss than Kennesaw State University ($26,292.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than KSU ($14,289 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($11,467 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than University of Mississippi (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 165.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($13,720 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Kennesaw State University (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/