- Both Kennesaw State University (KSU) and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (Georgia Tech) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia Tech has more expensive tuition of $32,876 than KSU ($17,040).
- Georgia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 23.40% than KSU (60.63%).
- Georgia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,480 than KSU (1,124).
- Georgia Tech is larger with 45,296 students than KSU (43,190 students).
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| #261 in National Universities #4 in Georgia | Rankings | #28 in National Universities #2 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Kennesaw, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
KSU| Known as | Georgia Tech | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,786 Georgia residents $17,040 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,764 Georgia residents $32,876 out-of-state |
| $6,664 Georgia residents $20,524 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,570 Georgia residents $30,646 out-of-state |
| $6,569 | Financial Aid | $12,073 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 60.63% | Acceptance Rate | 23.40% |
| 61.71% | Yield | 38.82% |
| 1,124 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,480 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 43,190 | Total Students | 45,296 |
| 38,927 | Undergraduate | 18,415 |
| 4,263 | Graduate | 26,881 |
| 8,754 | Online Enrollment | 19,398 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $85,900 | |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,912) $8,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,805) $6,918 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,547 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 1,246 Full-time 759 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,122 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 3,290 Full-time 981 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,962 Full-time 645 Part-time |
| $74,069 for Faculties $59,829 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,928 for Faculties $89,506 Part-time |