- Both Texas State University (TXST) and Georgia State University (Georgia State) are public.
- TXST is located in San Marcos, TX and Georgia State is located in Atlanta, GA.
- 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).
Texas State University View More Rivals | Georgia State University View More Rivals | |
| #131 in National Universities #11 in Texas | Rankings | #257 in National Universities #25 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Marcos, TX | Location | Atlanta, GA |
TXST| Known as | Georgia State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | ||
| $11,450 Texas residents $23,210 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,478 Georgia residents $23,709 out-of-state |
| $9,901 Texas residents $18,301 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,484 Georgia residents $23,982 out-of-state |
| $8,408 | Financial Aid | $9,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 72.98% | Acceptance Rate | 69.85% |
| 33.15% | Yield | 41.66% |
| 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 38,171 | Total Students | 36,516 |
| 33,834 | Undergraduate | 28,924 |
| 4,337 | Graduate | 7,592 |
| 3,449 | Online Enrollment | 4,715 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $51,100 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853) $7,548 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 | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| 1,298 Full-time 389 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,222 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| 3,466 Full-time 459 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,757 Full-time 669 Part-time |
| $77,450 for Faculties $63,027 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,866 for Faculties $63,007 Part-time |