- Both Georgia State University (Georgia State) and Texas State University (TXST) are public.
- Georgia State is located in Atlanta, GA and TXST is located in San Marcos, TX.
- Georgia State has more expensive tuition of $23,709 than TXST ($23,210).
- Georgia State has tighter acceptance rate of 69.85% than TXST (72.98%).
- Georgia State has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than TXST (1,080).
- TXST is larger with 38,171 students than Georgia State (36,516 students).
Georgia State University View More Rivals | Texas State University View More Rivals | |
| #257 in National Universities #25 in Georgia | Rankings | #131 in National Universities #11 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | San Marcos, TX |
Georgia State| Known as | TXST | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,478 Georgia residents $23,709 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,450 Texas residents $23,210 out-of-state |
| $8,484 Georgia residents $23,982 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,901 Texas residents $18,301 out-of-state |
| $9,181 | Financial Aid | $8,408 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 69.85% | Acceptance Rate | 72.98% |
| 41.66% | Yield | 33.15% |
| 1,130 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 36,516 | Total Students | 38,171 |
| 28,924 | Undergraduate | 33,834 |
| 7,592 | Graduate | 4,337 |
| 4,715 | Online Enrollment | 3,449 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $48,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,100 |
| 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: 5,259) $10,646 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853) $7,548 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,322 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 26 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 1,222 Full-time 381 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,298 Full-time 389 Part-time |
| 4,757 Full-time 669 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,466 Full-time 459 Part-time |
| $84,866 for Faculties $63,007 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,450 for Faculties $63,027 Part-time |