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Kennesaw State University vs University of Georgia: which has better ROI?

Public, Kennesaw GA · vs · Public, Athens GA

The verdict

University of Georgia has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $55,744 in 2.7 years versus 6.5 years at Kennesaw State University, on median earnings of $68,726 vs $57,552 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureKennesaw State UniversityUniversity of Georgia
Net price / yr$15,048$13,936
Total net cost$60,192$55,744
Median earnings, 10 yrs$57,552$68,726
Median debt$23,833$18,500
Payback6.5 yrs2.7 yrs
20-year net return$123,648$351,576

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.