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Overview |
Washington State | UNG | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,490 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #385 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington State | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,976 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,052 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,131 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,155 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,370 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 88% |
Admission |
Washington State | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,166 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 22,335 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1020/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington State | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington State | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,429 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $170 |
Diversity |
Washington State | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Washington State | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Washington State | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (26,490 students vs. 18,074 students)
Washington State vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or UNG?
- Washington State University is 168.4% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($10,976.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Washington State than University of North Georgia ($27,052.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Washington State ($11,687 vs. $18,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 6.7% lower than costs at Washington State University ($12,310 vs. $13,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than Washington State University (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 60.6% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($10,370 vs. $6,456)
Washington State vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Washington State .
- The average SAT score at Washington State University (1039) is 26 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Washington State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at UNG (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UNG (72.2%)
Washington State vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State 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 Washington State.
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $3,929 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,429)
- UNG graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($170 vs. $211)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNG students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/