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Georgia State KSU UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU Georgia VSU Mason WCU| Georgia Southern University | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 60% |
Admission |
GS | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
GS | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
GS | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
GS | UNC Charlotte | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than GS based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 25,481 students)
GS vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or UNC Charlotte?
- Georgia Southern University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at UNC Charlotte than Georgia Southern University ($17,936.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than GS ($13,951 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 25% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($10,316 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 11.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($8,806 vs. $7,907)
GS vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or GS .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1093) is 4 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming UNC Charlotte students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UNC Charlotte (79.6%)
GS vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and GS.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than Georgia Southern University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn on average $3,800 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,800)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte and GS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,000 vs. $23,000)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte and GS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More UNC Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/