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Dahlonega, GA · Kennesaw, GA
| University of North Georgia | Kennesaw State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,823/yr | $15,048/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $6,981/yr | $12,235/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,750 | $23,833 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $7,261/yr | $12,661/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,118/yr | $15,185/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $12,059/yr | $18,263/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $13,481/yr | $19,309/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $188/mo | $253/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,770/yr | $13,287/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,770/yr | $16,045/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,470/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,790/yr | $5,883/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $18,177/yr | $24,008/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,285/yr | $5,808/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,503/yr | $17,736/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 20% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 68% | 69% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 980–1210 | 1000–1220 |
| SAT average | 1106 | 1113 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–25 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–25 · Math 17–24 | English 17–25 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 11,633 | 23,138 |
| Students accepted | 8,394 | 16,008 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,914 | 8,234 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 47% | 51% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 40% | 40% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 18% | 21% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | 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 | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 37% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $50,135/yr | $57,552/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,299–$72,196 | $36,258–$86,280 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 39% | 51% |
| White students graduating | 39% | 51% |
| Black students graduating | 24% | 54% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 33% | 53% |
| Asian students graduating | 35% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,085/yr | $47,863/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 32% | 24% |
| Pell students who graduate | 34% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 35% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 31% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 36% | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,499/yr | $52,536/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Computer & Information Sciences 11% · Engineering 11% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 17% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Engineering — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $99,714/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $103,312/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 17% | 33% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 16,146 | 41,254 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 23 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 969 | 5,004 |
| Average professor pay | $8,231/mo | $9,711/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 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 | $44,262 | $43,182 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Dahlonega, GA | Kennesaw, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1873 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Men | 45% | 50% |
| Women | 55% | 50% |
| White students | 68% | 39% |
| Black students | 3.9% | 28% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 17% |
| Asian students | 3.6% | 6% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 25% | 24% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.1% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,126/yr | $5,687/yr |
| Endowment | $85.1M | $124.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,789 | 5,912 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,760/yr | $8,480/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,658/yr | $4,547/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | 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 | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | 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 II without football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 223 | 475 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.5M | $7.4M |
| Athletics budget | $9.8M | $42.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $10.0M | $42.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $27,214 | $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, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.