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Overview |
GS | Georgia | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 41,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $16,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $11,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 83% |
Admission |
GS | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 43,419 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 16,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 37.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 1160/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $197 |
Diversity |
GS | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
GS | Georgia | ||
| 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
- University of Georgia is larger than than GS based on total student enrollment (41,615 students vs. 26,041 students)
GS vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Georgia?
- University of Georgia is 124% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at Georgia than Georgia Southern University ($28,830.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than GS ($16,303 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Georgia ($10,993 vs. $11,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than University of Georgia (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 44.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($11,657 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or GS .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 163 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Georgia (37.2%)
GS vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Georgia? 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 and GS.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Georgia Southern University (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $11,600 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $44,800)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $3,854 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($19,146 vs. $23,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($197 vs. $237)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/