- Kennesaw State University (KSU) is a public school while Piedmont University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Piedmont University has more expensive tuition of $30,680 than KSU ($17,040).
- Piedmont University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.52% than KSU (60.63%).
- KSU has higher SAT scores of 1,124 than Piedmont University (1,100).
- KSU is larger with 43,190 students than Piedmont University (1,843 students).
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| #261 in National Universities #4 in Georgia | Rankings | #15 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kennesaw, GA | Location | Demorest, GA |
KSU| Known as | | |
| 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 Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,786 Georgia residents $17,040 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $30,680 |
| $6,664 Georgia residents $20,524 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,940 |
| $6,569 | Financial Aid | $20,138 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 60.63% | Acceptance Rate | 59.52% |
| 61.71% | Yield | 37.99% |
| 1,124 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 43,190 | Total Students | 1,843 |
| 38,927 | Undergraduate | 1,245 |
| 4,263 | Graduate | 598 |
| 8,754 | Online Enrollment | 572 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 | |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,912) $8,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008) $6,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,547 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,242 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 1,246 Full-time 759 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 110 Full-time 223 Part-time |
| 3,290 Full-time 981 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 284 Full-time 249 Part-time |
| $74,069 for Faculties $59,829 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,236 for Faculties $54,524 Part-time |