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Overview |
TROY | UNG | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 88% |
Admission |
TROY | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $170 |
Diversity |
TROY | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- University of North Georgia is larger than than TROY based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 14,156 students)
TROY vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or UNG?
- Troy University is 128.6% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at TROY than University of North Georgia ($18,624.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than TROY ($11,721 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 57.3% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($7,599 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than Troy University (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 16.3% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($8,806 vs. $7,574)
TROY vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 33 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming TROY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at UNG (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UNG (69.6%)
TROY vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $4,700 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,400)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/