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Georgia State GS Marshall University Georgia Georgia Tech JMU ECU Mercer Penn State VSU TU Ohio University| Kennesaw State University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | WVU | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,200 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
KSU | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $248 |
Diversity |
KSU | WVU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 10% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 56% | ||
Campus |
KSU | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 136.6% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($9,648.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at WVU than Kennesaw State University ($27,360.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than KSU ($13,691 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 21% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,467 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Kennesaw State University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 130.4% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,893 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or KSU .
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at KSU (3.33)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or WVU? 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 WVU and KSU.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Kennesaw State University (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/