| KSU vs. UNCW |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#196 in National Universities #6 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,786 Georgia Residents $17,040 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,317 North Carolina Residents $22,985 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,664 Georgia Residents $20,524 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,853 North Carolina Residents $23,029 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,569 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,644 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,124 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter67.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier68.83% |
| Favorable49.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.42% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger43,190 | Total Enrollment | Smaller17,843 |
| Larger38,927 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,294 |
| Larger4,263 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,549 |
| Larger8,754 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,619 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,912) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,547) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,005 | Number of faculties | 1,055 |
| Lower$80,037 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,683 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.