Texas State University (TXST) vs. Georgia Southern University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Sun Belt Conference

  • Both Texas State University (TXST) and Georgia Southern University are public.
  • TXST is located in San Marcos, TX and Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, GA.
  • TXST has more expensive tuition of $23,210 than Georgia Southern University ($16,959).
  • Georgia Southern University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.29% than TXST (72.98%).
  • TXST has higher SAT scores of 1,080 than Georgia Southern University (1,060).
  • TXST is larger with 38,171 students than Georgia Southern University (25,481 students).
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#131 in National Universities
#11 in Texas
Rankings#173 in National Universities
#7 in Georgia
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
San Marcos, TXLocationStatesboro, GA
TXSTKnown as
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$11,450 Texas residents
$23,210 out-of-state
Undergraduate$5,905 Georgia residents
$16,959 out-of-state
$9,901 Texas residents
$18,301 out-of-state
Graduate$6,520 Georgia residents
$21,424 out-of-state
$8,408Financial Aid$7,576
Admission
$75 undergraduate
$55 graduate
Application Fee$30 undergraduate
$50 graduate
72.98%Acceptance Rate68.29%
33.15%Yield55.82%
1,080 SAT, 23 ACTTest Scores1,060 SAT, 20 ACT
Student Population
38,171Total Students25,481
33,834Undergraduate21,979
4,337Graduate3,502
3,449Online Enrollment4,018
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
55%Graduation Rate52%
Transfer-out Rate26%
80%Retention Rate72%
$51,100Average Earning after Graduation$46,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853)
$7,548 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722)
$6,566 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
21 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
1,298 Full-time
389 Part-time
Number of Faculties984 Full-time
215 Part-time
3,466 Full-time
459 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,880 Full-time
287 Part-time
$77,450 for Faculties
$63,027 Part-time
Average Salary$73,005 for Faculties
$50,371 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023