Georgia Southern University Comparison

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Overview

GS
Location Statesboro, GA
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 25,481
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #939
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website georgiasouthern.edu
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Costs

GS
Tuition (In State) $4,371
Tuition (Out of State) $15,425
Room & Board $10,316
Avg Net Price $15,352
Avg Grant Aid $8,806
% Receiving Grant Aid 95%

Admission

GS
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 14,680
Admitted 13,049
Acceptance Rate 88.9%
Enrolled % 33.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.36
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Very Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 18/23
SAT Range 980/1150
Submit Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
Application Deadline May 1, 2025

Academics

GS
Student to Faculty Ratio 22:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (24%)
  • Education (10%)
  • Engineering Technology (7%)
  • Health Professions (7%)
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (6%)

Outcomes

GS
Graduation Rate 47%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $44,800
Making Student Loan Payments 52%
Median Student Loan Debt $23,000
Median Loan Payment $237

Diversity

GS
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 62%
% Black 26%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

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% In-State 93%
% Out-of-State 6%

Campus

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Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/