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KSU UNCW GS ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte Georgia Georgia Tech UNC Chapel Hill Mercer| Georgia State University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | ASU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 47% |
Admission |
Georgia State | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia State | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 20,436 students)
Georgia State vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or ASU?
- Georgia State University is 68.7% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Georgia State than Appalachian State University ($22,389.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Georgia State ($13,084 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 19.3% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,582 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Appalachian State University (94% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 55.4% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,563 vs. $7,443)
Georgia State vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 101 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or ASU? 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 ASU and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Georgia State University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $3,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,699)
- ASU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/