- Both Kennesaw State University (KSU) and Georgia State University (Georgia State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia State has more expensive tuition of $23,709 than KSU ($17,040).
- KSU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.63% than Georgia State (69.85%).
- Georgia State has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than KSU (1,124).
- KSU is larger with 43,190 students than Georgia State (36,516 students).
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| #261 in National Universities #4 in Georgia | Rankings | #257 in National Universities #25 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Kennesaw, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
KSU| Known as | Georgia State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $8,478 Georgia residents $23,709 out-of-state |
| $6,664 Georgia residents $20,524 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,484 Georgia residents $23,982 out-of-state |
| $6,569 | Financial Aid | $9,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 60.63% | Acceptance Rate | 69.85% |
| 61.71% | Yield | 41.66% |
| 1,124 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 43,190 | Total Students | 36,516 |
| 38,927 | Undergraduate | 28,924 |
| 4,263 | Graduate | 7,592 |
| 8,754 | Online Enrollment | 4,715 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $48,200 | |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,912) $8,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,259) $10,646 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,547 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,322 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| 1,246 Full-time 759 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,222 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| 3,290 Full-time 981 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,757 Full-time 669 Part-time |
| $74,069 for Faculties $59,829 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,866 for Faculties $63,007 Part-time |