- Both Georgia Southern University and Troy University (TROY) are public.
- Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, GA and TROY is located in Troy, AL.
- TROY has more expensive tuition of $19,584 than Georgia Southern University ($16,959).
- Georgia Southern University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.29% than TROY (88.12%).
- Georgia Southern University has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than TROY (1,045).
- Georgia Southern University is larger with 25,481 students than TROY (14,156 students).
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| #173 in National Universities #7 in Georgia | Rankings | #4 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Statesboro, GA | Location | Troy, AL |
| Known as | TROY | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,905 Georgia residents $16,959 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,792 Alabama residents $19,584 out-of-state |
| $6,520 Georgia residents $21,424 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,550 Alabama residents $17,100 out-of-state |
| $7,576 | Financial Aid | $6,489 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 68.29% | Acceptance Rate | 88.12% |
| 55.82% | Yield | 33.27% |
| 1,060 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,045 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,481 | Total Students | 14,156 |
| 21,979 | Undergraduate | 10,768 |
| 3,502 | Graduate | 3,388 |
| 4,018 | Online Enrollment | 7,151 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $46,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,100 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722) $6,566 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,947) $3,920 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $3,679 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 984 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 482 Full-time 425 Part-time |
| 2,880 Full-time 287 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,337 Full-time 1,002 Part-time |
| $73,005 for Faculties $50,371 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,667 for Faculties $55,037 Part-time |