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Overview |
Georgia State | Louisville | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 22,139 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $12,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $28,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $18,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $13,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 14,821 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 11,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $203 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Louisville | ||
| 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
- Georgia State University is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 22,139 students)
Georgia State vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 76.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Louisville than Georgia State University ($28,978.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Louisville ($16,390 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 39.7% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,690 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Georgia State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 20.3% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($13,148 vs. $10,928)
Georgia State vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 103 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Georgia State University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $4,043 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($19,656 vs. $23,699)
- Louisville graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($203 vs. $245)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/