| KSU vs. CSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#196 in National Universities #6 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #45 in Federal Region IV Universities #16 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$5,808 Georgia Residents $17,736 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,898 Georgia Residents $17,610 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,702 Georgia Residents $21,390 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,268 Georgia Residents $10,140 Out-of-State |
| More$6,041 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,038 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,110 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower940 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter69.19% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.12% |
| Favorable38.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.80% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger47,764 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,913 |
| Larger42,760 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,123 |
| Larger5,004 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,790 |
| Larger10,435 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,575 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher52% | Graduate Rate | Lower42% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,912) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,485) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,547) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,458) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,091 | Number of faculty | 527 |
| Higher$87,425 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$79,129 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.