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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Texas State University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | UNG | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 88% |
Admission |
Texas State | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $170 |
Diversity |
Texas State | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas State | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 18,029 students)
Texas State vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or UNG?
- Texas State University is 111.2% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Texas State than University of North Georgia ($20,030.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Texas State ($11,721 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 4.3% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,460 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than Texas State University (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 55.7% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($11,791 vs. $7,574)
Texas State vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 25 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UNG (69.6%)
Texas State vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or UNG? 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 UNG and Texas State.
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,250)
- UNG graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($170 vs. $219)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/