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Overview |
PC | KSU | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
PC | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | N/A |
Diversity |
PC | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 57% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | - | ||
Campus |
PC | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 0 students)
PC vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or KSU?
- Presbyterian College is 856.1% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.6% higher at PC than Kennesaw State University ($38,990.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than PC ($15,451 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 1.5% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($11,300 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 566.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($34,379 vs. $5,161)
PC vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or PC .
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or KSU? 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 KSU and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Kennesaw State University (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/