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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech University of Nevada-Reno Mercer Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory Florida State Ogelthorpe| Georgia State University | University of Nevada Las Vegas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | UNLV | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Georgia State | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $196 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | UNLV | ||
| 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
- Georgia State University is larger than than UNLV based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 30,660 students)
Georgia State vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or UNLV?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 14% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at UNLV than Georgia State University ($24,701.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Georgia State ($13,159 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 20% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,512 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of Nevada Las Vegas (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 82.2% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($11,563 vs. $6,346)
Georgia State vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 49 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or UNLV? 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 UNLV and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $1,400 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,200)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $4,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($19,018 vs. $23,699)
- UNLV graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($196 vs. $245)
- More UNLV graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/