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Georgia State KSU WSSU Georgia VSU North Georgia UNCG Georgia College Mercer Howard Georgia Tech CAU| Georgia Southern University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | NCAT | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
GS | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $299 |
Diversity |
GS | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
GS | NCAT | ||
| 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 NCAT based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 13,885 students)
GS vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or NCAT?
- Georgia Southern University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at NCAT than Georgia Southern University ($17,200.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than GS ($10,258 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 24.5% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,832 vs. $10,993)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University as North Carolina A & T State University (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 32.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,700 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 179 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming GS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than NCAT (46.2%)
GS vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or NCAT? 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 NCAT and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $6,700 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,000 vs. $29,000)
- GS graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/