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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech FAU CofC Savannah State University Columbus State| Georgia Southern University | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | AU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
GS | AU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 45% | ||
Campus |
GS | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,363 students)
GS vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or AU?
- Averett University is 761.1% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at AU than Georgia Southern University ($37,640.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than AU ($15,352 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 10.1% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,316 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 198% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($26,246 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 176 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming GS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at AU (3.07)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than AU (76%)
GS vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or AU? 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 AU and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Averett University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $3,600 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- GS graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/