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Overview |
Georgia | IU | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 74% |
Admission |
Georgia | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1180/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $232 |
Diversity |
Georgia | IU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Georgia based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 40,607 students)
Georgia vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or IU?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at IU than University of Georgia ($37,685.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Georgia ($16,234 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 12.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($10,904 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Indiana University Bloomington (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 11.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($11,559 vs. $10,336)
Georgia vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 53 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia or IU? 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 IU and Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $200 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $56,200)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $3,354 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($19,146 vs. $22,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($197 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/