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KSU GS UofSC Clemson Georgia Georgia Tech Coastal Carolina Mercer CSU Elon Georgia Gwinnett College USC Beaufort| Georgia State University | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | CofC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
Georgia State | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia State | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 11,729 students)
Georgia State vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at CofC than Georgia State University ($36,398.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than CofC ($16,390 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 16.4% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($14,032 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than College of Charleston (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 11.4% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($10,928 vs. $9,811)
Georgia State vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 85 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or CofC? 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 CofC and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Georgia State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of Georgia State University and CofC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,200 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $2,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,699)
- CofC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/