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KSU GS K-State Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte ESU University of South Florida St. Petersburg University of Missouri-Columbia Emory| Georgia State University | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | KU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 28,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $10,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $28,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $10,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $18,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $10,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
Georgia State | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 19,226 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 16,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia State | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | KU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 28,406 students)
Georgia State vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or KU?
- University of Kansas is 48% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($10,596.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at KU than Georgia State University ($28,308.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than KU ($16,390 vs. $18,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 50.9% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($10,818 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of Kansas (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 2.7% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($10,928 vs. $10,644)
Georgia State vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 89 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or KU? 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 KU and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Georgia State University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $8,400 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,200)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $3,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,699)
- KU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/