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Overview |
KSU | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 69% |
Admission |
KSU | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1115/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KSU | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 41% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
KSU | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | - | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 52% | ||
Campus |
KSU | UNCSA | ||
| 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 North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or UNCSA?
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is 59.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($6,497.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at UNCSA than Kennesaw State University ($23,731.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than KSU ($11,251 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 12.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,467 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (81% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 110.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($10,868 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or KSU .
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
KSU vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and KSU.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Kennesaw State University (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/