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Overview |
GS | UNM | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 22,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $11,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $12,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 12,907 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 12,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| 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 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
GS | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
GS | UNM | ||
| 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 UNM based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 22,700 students)
GS vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or UNM?
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is 55.6% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($6,803.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at UNM than Georgia Southern University ($25,138.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than GS ($7,528 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 8.1% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($10,993 vs. $11,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 51.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($12,252 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 49 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman UNM students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at GS (3.36)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or UNM? 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 UNM and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $2,100 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- UNM graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/