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Georgia State KSU UCF FAU USF Main Campus Georgia VSU FGCU Florida State North Georgia The University of West Florida FIU| University of North Florida | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | GS | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
UNF | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNF | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $237 |
Diversity |
UNF | GS | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNF | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNF | GS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 16,406 students)
UNF vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or GS?
- Georgia Southern University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at UNF than Georgia Southern University ($17,999.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than GS ($11,338 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 1.2% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($10,192 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 0.7% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($8,806 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 51 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming UNF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UNF (70.5%)
UNF vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF 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 UNF.
- The graduation rate at UNF is higher than Georgia Southern University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $2,400 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,000)
- UNF graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($165 vs. $237)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/