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UN Omaha vs Kennesaw State

Nestled in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, and Marietta, Georgia, respectively, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and Kennesaw State University (KSU) stand as beacons of higher education, each offering a unique blend of academic excellence and vibrant campus life. While both universities share a commitment to providing students with a transformative educational experience, they differ in several key aspects, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover the nuances that set these two institutions apart and make an informed decision about your academic journey.
Kennesaw State University logo

Kennesaw State University

 		University of Nebraska at Omaha logo

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Overview

Location Kennesaw, Georgia Omaha, Nebraska
Campus setting Suburb: Large City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 74.0% 69.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 81.6% 87.2%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $40
Graduate: $60
Undergraduate: $45
Graduate: $45
SAT range 1050 - 1250 N/A
ACT range 20 - 26 18 - 25
Students submitting SAT score 25.0%
Students submitting ACT score 16.0% 85.0%
Total number of applicants 20,806 8,821
Total number of admissions given out 16,975 7,696
Admitted students who chose to enroll 8,628 2,166
Yield rate 50.8% 28.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Not required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $27,253
Out of state: $38,507
In state: $23,388
Out of state: $36,970
Average net price $18,245 $12,790
Tuition
In state: $4,450
Out of state: $15,704
In state: $6,344
Out of state: $19,926
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,200
Meal plan: $5,747
$10,414
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 88.0%
Average amount $6,680 		73.0%
Average amount $7,224
Students receiving federal student loan 40.0%
Average amount $5,048 		29.0%
Average amount $4,662
Students taking out private loans 4.0%
Average amount $10,260 		2.0%
Average amount $9,998

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 38,891
Men 49.6% Women 50.4% 		12,197
Men 44.7% Women 55.3%
Graduate students 4,008
Men 40.1% Women 59.9% 		3,131
Men 39.7% Women 60.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 3.2% N/A
International students 2.1% 5.0%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Large City: Large
Dormitory capacity 5,404 2,481
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Georgia Florida Tennessee North Carolina Texas N/A

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Psychology
  • Business
  • Education
  • Liberal Arts
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio 22:1 15:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 48.6% 50.4%
Dropout rate 15.4% 12.4%
Transferred out 29.2% 31.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $91,071
  • Year 2: $93,224
  • Year 3: $98,123
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $96,156
  • Year 2: $91,949
  • Year 3: $96,892
Statistics (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $75,986
  • Year 2: $73,081
  • Year 3: $84,149
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,631
  • Year 2: $67,846
  • Year 3: $82,279
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,741
  • Year 2: $68,499
  • Year 3: $79,517
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,115
  • Year 2: $73,112
  • Year 3: $79,270
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $103,917
  • Year 2: $73,635
  • Year 3: $77,801
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $76,617
  • Year 2: $73,446
  • Year 3: $76,255
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,334
  • Year 2: $63,005
  • Year 3: $74,139
Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,769
  • Year 2: $62,409
  • Year 3: $73,276
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,600
  • Year 2: $87,068
  • Year 3: $95,059
Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,638
  • Year 2: $89,859
  • Year 3: $91,406
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,650
  • Year 2: $68,778
  • Year 3: $79,462
Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,060
  • Year 2: $58,943
  • Year 3: $68,019
Air Transportation (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $44,224
  • Year 2: $46,673
  • Year 3: $65,634
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,045
  • Year 2: $53,358
  • Year 3: $63,718
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,697
  • Year 2: $61,888
  • Year 3: $63,607
Public Administration (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,051
  • Year 2: $56,415
  • Year 3: $60,160
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,682
  • Year 2: $47,260
  • Year 3: $54,642
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,233
  • Year 2: $51,482
  • Year 3: $53,255

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