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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia University of South Alabama Alabama Georgia College Mercer AUM University of North Alabama Georgia Tech| Troy University | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TROY | GS | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
TROY | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
TROY | GS | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 6% | ||
Campus |
TROY | GS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than TROY based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 14,156 students)
TROY vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or GS?
- Troy University is 113% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at TROY than Georgia Southern University ($18,624.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than GS ($13,187 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 35.8% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($7,599 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Troy University (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 0% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($8,806 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 43 points higher than at TROY (1046)
- Incoming TROY students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at GS (3.36)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than GS (88.9%)
TROY vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or GS? 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 GS and TROY.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Troy University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,400 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,400)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- GS graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/