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Georgia State KSU Old Dominion Georgia VSU Longwood University North Georgia Georgia College JMU Mercer Georgia Tech FAU| Georgia Southern University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | RU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
GS | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
GS | RU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GS | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 7,531 students)
GS vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or RU?
- Radford University is 92.2% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at RU than Georgia Southern University ($20,853.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than RU ($16,957 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 8.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,993 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($8,968 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or GS .
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or RU? 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 RU and GS.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Georgia Southern University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $2,600 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,800)
- Radford University and GS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,000 vs. $23,000)
- Radford University and GS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/