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KSU GS ECU UNC Charlotte Georgia Georgia Tech UNCW Mercer NC State Georgia Gwinnett College ASU NCAT| Georgia State University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | UNCG | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 82% |
Admission |
Georgia State | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $235 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 17,978 students)
Georgia State vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or UNCG?
- Georgia State University is 61.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Georgia State than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($22,389.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Georgia State ($10,979 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 39.2% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($9,924 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 40% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($11,563 vs. $8,257)
Georgia State vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 21 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Georgia State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $962 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($22,737 vs. $23,699)
- UNCG graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($235 vs. $245)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/