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UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State The University of West Florida FIU JU VSU Florida Flagler UNT| University of North Florida | Georgia Southwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 3,070 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #908 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $8,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $12,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UNF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 1,939 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 1,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1010/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
UNF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $227 |
Diversity |
UNF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UNF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UNF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Florida is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (16,406 students vs. 3,070 students)
UNF vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or Georgia Southwestern?
- University of North Florida is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($4,281.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at UNF than Georgia Southwestern State University ($17,999.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Georgia Southwestern ($11,338 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 13.5% lower than costs at University of North Florida ($8,978 vs. $10,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than University of North Florida (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 8.4% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($9,472 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 173 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming UNF students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than UNF (70.5%)
UNF vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Georgia Southwestern and UNF.
- The graduation rate at UNF is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $9,100 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $38,100)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,000)
- UNF graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($165 vs. $227)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/