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Overview |
GS | CSU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
GS | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
GS | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 3,418 students)
GS vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 574.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at CSU than Georgia Southern University ($29,490.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than CSU ($15,352 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 9.1% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,316 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 200% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($26,417 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 59 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CSU (3.24)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than CSU (86.8%)
GS vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or CSU? 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 CSU and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Charleston Southern University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/