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Overview |
Georgia State | PC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia State | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $269 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | PC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 1,136 students)
Georgia State vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 461.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at PC than Georgia State University ($40,200.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than PC ($16,390 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 28.4% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,713 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Georgia State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 240.8% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($37,241 vs. $10,928)
Georgia State vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 26 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or PC? 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 PC and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Georgia State University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,200)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $2,409 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,108)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($245 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/