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Georgia State KSU Lamar University Georgia VSU University of Houston-Downtown SFASU Tarleton Texas State North Georgia UNT Georgia College| Georgia Southern University | Sam Houston State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | SHSU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
GS | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
GS | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GS | SHSU | ||
| 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 SHSU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 21,480 students)
GS vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 34% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at SHSU than Georgia Southern University ($15,648.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than GS ($13,632 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 5.7% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,316 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Sam Houston State University (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,499 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 92 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than SHSU (84.6%)
GS vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or SHSU? 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 SHSU and GS.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Georgia Southern University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- SHSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/