Head to head · Georgia
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At $48–75k and below, Georgia Southern University is the cheaper of the two; from $75–110k up, Kennesaw State University is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Georgia Southern University | Kennesaw State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,162 | $12,235 | $73 |
| $30–48k | $12,564 | $12,661 | $97 |
| $48–75k | $14,965 | $15,185 | $220 |
| $75–110k | $18,408 | $18,263 | $145 |
| Over $110k | $19,789 | $19,309 | $480 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Georgia Southern University first, then Kennesaw State University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Georgia Southern University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Georgia Southern University — every income band · Kennesaw State University — every income band · All Georgia public colleges