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Overview |
Georgia State | Memphis | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $261 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 37% | ||
| % 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 | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Memphis | ||
| 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 Memphis based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 21,917 students)
Georgia State vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Georgia State than University of Memphis ($22,389.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Georgia State ($13,873 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 36.4% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($10,126 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Georgia State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 20.1% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($11,563 vs. $9,625)
Georgia State vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 27 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than University of Memphis (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,200)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $1,551 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,250)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($245 vs. $261)
- More Georgia State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/