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Overview |
Georgia State | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia State | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 6,868 students)
Georgia State vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee Martin is 17% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($8,378.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at Georgia State than The University of Tennessee Martin ($22,389.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Georgia State ($12,619 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 95.1% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($7,082 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Georgia State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 24.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($11,563 vs. $9,261)
Georgia State vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 6 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or UT Martin? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UT Martin and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Georgia State University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,699)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/