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Overview |
GS | Georgia State | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 36,516 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #762 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $13,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $17,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $11,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
GS | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 26,050 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 17,396 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1020/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $245 |
Diversity |
GS | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
GS | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
GS | Georgia State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than GS based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 25,481 students)
GS vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Georgia State?
- Georgia State University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Georgia State than Georgia Southern University ($22,389.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Georgia State ($15,352 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 33.9% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($10,316 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Georgia State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($11,563 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 33 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
GS vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Georgia State? 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 Georgia State and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is the same as at Georgia State University (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $699 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,699)
- GS graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/