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KSU UNT UT Dallas GS Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer Texas A&M| Georgia State University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
Georgia State | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $186 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia State | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Georgia State based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 36,516 students)
Georgia State vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at UT Arlington than Georgia State University ($26,778.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Georgia State ($14,262 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 21.3% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,392 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than The University of Texas at Arlington (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 1.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($11,563 vs. $11,370)
Georgia State vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 18 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $5,500 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $46,200)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $5,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,699)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($186 vs. $245)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/