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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester Mercer RIC Providence UConn UD Quinnipiac| Georgia State University | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | URI | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia State | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia State | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | URI | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Georgia State | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | URI | ||
| 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 URI based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 17,351 students)
Georgia State vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 97.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($14,116.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at URI than Georgia State University ($33,512.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than URI ($16,390 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 9.6% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($14,900 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Georgia State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 17.2% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($12,803 vs. $10,928)
Georgia State vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 21 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming URI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or URI? 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 URI and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Georgia State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $10,000 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $261 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($23,438 vs. $23,699)
- URI graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/