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Overview |
KSU | UNCG | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 82% |
Admission |
KSU | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1110/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSU | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $235 |
Diversity |
KSU | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 33% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
KSU | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or UNCG?
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 8.4% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($4,422.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at UNCG than Kennesaw State University ($19,581.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than KSU ($10,979 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 15.5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,924 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Kennesaw State University (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 60% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,257 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or KSU .
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or UNCG? 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 UNCG and KSU.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Kennesaw State University (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/