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KSU GS Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Georgia Georgia Tech Ole Miss UofSC Florida State Mercer| Georgia State University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $206 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia State | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Georgia State based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 34,974 students)
Georgia State vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Tennessee than Georgia State University ($29,522.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Tennessee ($16,390 vs. $20,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 30.6% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,500 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than The University of Tennessee (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 5.2% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($11,491 vs. $10,928)
Georgia State vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 158 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than Tennessee (46%)
Georgia State vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Georgia State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $10,100 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,200)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $3,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,699)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/