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Athens, GA · Kennesaw, GA
| University of Georgia | Kennesaw State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,936/yr | $15,048/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,085/yr | $12,235/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,500 | $23,833 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,686/yr | $12,661/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,096/yr | $15,185/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,942/yr | $18,263/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,079/yr | $19,309/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $196/mo | $253/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,672/yr | $13,287/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,194/yr | $16,045/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $934/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,816/yr | $5,883/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,993/yr | $24,008/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,450/yr | $5,808/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $31,688/yr | $17,736/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 17% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 20% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 38% | 69% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1270–1480 | 1000–1220 |
| SAT average | 1397 | 1113 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 29–34 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 29–35 · Math 27–33 | English 17–25 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 43,419 | 23,138 |
| Students accepted | 16,151 | 16,008 |
| Students who enrolled | 6,146 | 8,234 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 38% | 51% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 61% | 40% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 38% | 21% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 90% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 94% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $68,726/yr | $57,552/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $45,171–$102,181 | $36,258–$86,280 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 88% | 51% |
| White students graduating | 91% | 51% |
| Black students graduating | 87% | 54% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 90% | 53% |
| Asian students graduating | 84% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $57,565/yr | $47,863/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 75% | 24% |
| Pell students who graduate | 85% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 74% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 72% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 6.8% | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $63,005/yr | $52,536/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% · Communication & Journalism 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Computer & Information Sciences 11% · Engineering 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees | Engineering — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $118,821/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $103,312/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 33% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 32,137 | 41,254 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 23 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 10,747 | 5,004 |
| Average professor pay | $12,879/mo | $9,711/mo |
| Full-time professors | 90% | 63% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $64,178 | $43,182 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Athens, GA | Kennesaw, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1785 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Men | 43% | 50% |
| Women | 57% | 50% |
| White students | 66% | 39% |
| Black students | 5.9% | 28% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8% | 17% |
| Asian students | 13% | 6% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 4.6% | 24% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.8% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,512/yr | $5,687/yr |
| Endowment | $2.1B | $124.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 10,759 | 5,912 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,988/yr | $8,480/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,258/yr | $4,547/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 582 | 475 |
| Athletic scholarships | $12.8M | $7.4M |
| Athletics budget | $226.7M | $42.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $233.5M | $42.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $5.0M | $605,699 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.