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Overview |
GS | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
GS | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $155 |
Diversity |
GS | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
GS | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 9,862 students)
GS vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Augusta University?
- Augusta University is 57.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($6,892.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Augusta University than Georgia Southern University ($22,270.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than GS ($13,486 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 8.6% lower than costs at Augusta University ($10,993 vs. $11,935)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than Georgia Southern University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($8,916 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 44 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Augusta University (89.3%)
GS vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Augusta University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Augusta University and GS.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $18,500 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $44,800)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/