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Georgia State GS Georgia Campbellsville University Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU University of West Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College| Kennesaw State University | University of the Cumberlands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
KSU | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
KSU | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $144 |
Diversity |
KSU | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 46% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
KSU | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Cumberland College | ||
| 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 the Cumberlands is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Cumberland College?
- University of the Cumberlands is 142.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at KSU than University of the Cumberlands ($13,796.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than KSU ($14,337 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 23.3% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,300 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 90.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,822 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Cumberland College? 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 Cumberland College and KSU.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Kennesaw State University (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/