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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech FAU CofC Savannah State University Columbus State| Georgia Southern University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | UNG | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
GS | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $170 |
Diversity |
GS | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GS | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 18,074 students)
GS vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or UNG?
- Georgia Southern University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at GS than University of North Georgia ($15,425.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than GS ($11,687 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 12% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,993 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than University of North Georgia (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($8,075 vs. $6,456)
GS vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 76 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than UNG (72.2%)
GS vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or UNG? 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 UNG and GS.
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $700 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($16,500 vs. $23,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($170 vs. $237)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/