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Clemson Georgia State GS Georgia CofC Virginia Tech NC State Auburn Florida State Tennessee Penn State UNC Chapel Hill| Kennesaw State University | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | UofSC | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
KSU | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSU | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $240 |
Diversity |
KSU | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 42% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 47% | ||
Campus |
KSU | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 201.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143% higher at UofSC than Kennesaw State University ($33,528.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than UofSC ($15,451 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 2.7% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,467 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Kennesaw State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Columbia students is 33.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($6,880 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or KSU .
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or UofSC? 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 UofSC and KSU.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Kennesaw State University (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/