- Both Troy University (TROY) and Georgia State University (Georgia State) are public.
- TROY is located in Troy, AL and Georgia State is located in Atlanta, GA.
- Georgia State has more expensive tuition of $23,709 than TROY ($19,584).
- Georgia State has tighter acceptance rate of 69.85% than TROY (88.12%).
- Georgia State has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than TROY (1,045).
- Georgia State is larger with 36,516 students than TROY (14,156 students).
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| #4 in Alabama | Rankings | #257 in National Universities #25 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Troy, AL | Location | Atlanta, GA |
TROY| 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) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,792 Alabama residents $19,584 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,478 Georgia residents $23,709 out-of-state |
| $8,550 Alabama residents $17,100 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,484 Georgia residents $23,982 out-of-state |
| $6,489 | Financial Aid | $9,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 88.12% | Acceptance Rate | 69.85% |
| 33.27% | Yield | 41.66% |
| 1,045 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,156 | Total Students | 36,516 |
| 10,768 | Undergraduate | 28,924 |
| 3,388 | Graduate | 7,592 |
| 7,151 | Online Enrollment | 4,715 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $41,100 | 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: 1,947) $3,920 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,259) $10,646 average annual costs |
| ✔ (14 meals per week) $3,679 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,322 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| 482 Full-time 425 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,222 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| 1,337 Full-time 1,002 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,757 Full-time 669 Part-time |
| $64,667 for Faculties $55,037 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,866 for Faculties $63,007 Part-time |