- Both Georgia Southern University and Georgia State University (Georgia State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia State has more expensive tuition of $23,709 than Georgia Southern University ($16,959).
- Georgia Southern University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.29% than Georgia State (69.85%).
- Georgia State has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than Georgia Southern University (1,060).
- Georgia State is larger with 36,516 students than Georgia Southern University (25,481 students).
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| #173 in National Universities #7 in Georgia | Rankings | #257 in National Universities #25 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Statesboro, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Known as | Georgia State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,905 Georgia residents $16,959 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,478 Georgia residents $23,709 out-of-state |
| $6,520 Georgia residents $21,424 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,484 Georgia residents $23,982 out-of-state |
| $7,576 | Financial Aid | $9,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 68.29% | Acceptance Rate | 69.85% |
| 55.82% | Yield | 41.66% |
| 1,060 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,481 | Total Students | 36,516 |
| 21,979 | Undergraduate | 28,924 |
| 3,502 | Graduate | 7,592 |
| 4,018 | Online Enrollment | 4,715 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $46,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722) $6,566 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,259) $10,646 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,322 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| 984 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,222 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| 2,880 Full-time 287 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,757 Full-time 669 Part-time |
| $73,005 for Faculties $50,371 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,866 for Faculties $63,007 Part-time |