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KSU GS Marshall University Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer JMU ECU Penn State Georgia Gwinnett College TU UNC Charlotte| Georgia State University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | WVU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgia State | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Georgia State | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | WVU | ||
| 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 WVU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 24,741 students)
Georgia State vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at WVU than Georgia State University ($26,568.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Georgia State ($12,202 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 18.9% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,618 vs. $13,816)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University as West Virginia University (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($11,685 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 22 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or WVU? 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 WVU and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Georgia State University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,200)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,001)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/