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KSU Clemson GS Florida UofSC Mercer Florida State Auburn Alabama Georgia Tech NC State Ohio State| Georgia State University | University of Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | Georgia | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 41,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $16,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $11,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 43,419 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 16,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 37.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 1160/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $197 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Georgia | ||
| 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
- University of Georgia is larger than than Georgia State based on total student enrollment (41,615 students vs. 34,974 students)
Georgia State vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Georgia?
- University of Georgia is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Georgia than Georgia State University ($28,830.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Georgia State ($16,303 vs. $16,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 45.2% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,246 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of Georgia (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 6.7% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($11,657 vs. $10,928)
Georgia State vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 196 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than Georgia (37.2%)
Georgia State vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or Georgia? 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 Georgia and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Georgia State University (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $10,200 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $46,200)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $4,553 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($19,146 vs. $23,699)
- Georgia graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($197 vs. $245)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/