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Overview |
GS | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $18,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $9,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $20,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $9,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
GS | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 53.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 55.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 890/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $221 |
Diversity |
GS | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
GS | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 950 students)
GS vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Johnson University?
- Johnson University is 321.6% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($18,428.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Johnson University than Georgia Southern University ($18,428.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Johnson University ($16,957 vs. $20,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 18.5% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,278 vs. $10,993)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University than Georgia Southern University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,797 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 54 points higher than at Johnson University (1035)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Johnson University (53.8%)
GS vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Johnson 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 Johnson University and GS.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Georgia Southern University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $1,620 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,380 vs. $23,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($221 vs. $237)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/