- Both University of West Georgia and Kennesaw State University (KSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- KSU has more expensive tuition of $17,040 than University of West Georgia ($17,024).
- University of West Georgia has tighter acceptance rate of 58.62% than KSU (60.63%).
- KSU has higher SAT scores of 1,124 than University of West Georgia (1,030).
- KSU is larger with 43,190 students than University of West Georgia (11,893 students).
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| #300 in National Universities #31 in Georgia | Rankings | #261 in National Universities #4 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Carrollton, GA | Location | Kennesaw, GA |
| Known as | KSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,971 Georgia residents $17,024 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,786 Georgia residents $17,040 out-of-state |
| $5,938 Georgia residents $18,430 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,664 Georgia residents $20,524 out-of-state |
| $6,977 | Financial Aid | $6,569 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 58.62% | Acceptance Rate | 60.63% |
| 48.30% | Yield | 61.71% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,124 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,893 | Total Students | 43,190 |
| 8,666 | Undergraduate | 38,927 |
| 3,227 | Graduate | 4,263 |
| 4,937 | Online Enrollment | 8,754 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,835) $6,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,912) $8,400 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,547 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 486 Full-time 132 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,246 Full-time 759 Part-time |
| 1,438 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,290 Full-time 981 Part-time |
| $66,985 for Faculties $52,311 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,069 for Faculties $59,829 Part-time |