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Overview |
Georgia State | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
Georgia State | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Georgia State | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $209 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 3,672 students)
Georgia State vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or IU Southeast?
- Indiana University Southeast is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Georgia State than Indiana University Southeast ($22,389.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Georgia State ($8,264 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 25.5% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,012 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Indiana University Southeast (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 59.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($11,563 vs. $7,262)
Georgia State vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 101 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or IU Southeast? 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 IU Southeast and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Indiana University Southeast (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $3,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,261 vs. $23,699)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($209 vs. $245)
- More IU Southeast graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/