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KSU GS Colorado State Georgia Georgia Tech UW Mercer CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah Georgia Gwinnett College Boise State| Georgia State University | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | MSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 16,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $6,056 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $29,047 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $18,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $9,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
Georgia State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 21,975 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 19,081 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 16,960 students)
Georgia State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or MSU?
- Georgia State University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $6,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at MSU than Georgia State University ($29,047.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than MSU ($16,390 vs. $18,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 21.4% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($13,446 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Montana State University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Montana State University ($10,928 vs. $9,967)
Georgia State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 75 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MSU (3.5)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or MSU? 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 MSU and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Georgia State University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $400 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $45,800)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $301 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,000)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/