- Both Augusta University and Kennesaw State University (KSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Augusta University has more expensive tuition of $23,500 than KSU ($17,040).
- KSU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.63% than Augusta University (74.59%).
- KSU has higher SAT scores of 1,124 than Augusta University (1,100).
- KSU is larger with 43,190 students than Augusta University (9,140 students).
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| #89 in National Universities #11 in Georgia | Rankings | #261 in National Universities #4 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Augusta, GA | Location | Kennesaw, GA |
| Known as | KSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,122 Georgia residents $23,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,786 Georgia residents $17,040 out-of-state |
| $6,734 Georgia residents $20,002 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,664 Georgia residents $20,524 out-of-state |
| $7,589 | Financial Aid | $6,569 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 74.59% | Acceptance Rate | 60.63% |
| 48.48% | Yield | 61.71% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,124 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,140 | Total Students | 43,190 |
| 5,378 | Undergraduate | 38,927 |
| 3,762 | Graduate | 4,263 |
| 1,311 | Online Enrollment | 8,754 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $70,600 | 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: 1,228) $6,362 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,912) $8,400 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,636 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,547 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 959 Full-time 366 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,246 Full-time 759 Part-time |
| 5,090 Full-time 598 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,290 Full-time 981 Part-time |
| $79,150 for Faculties $58,501 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,069 for Faculties $59,829 Part-time |