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UTSA Georgia State KSU Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Georgia VSU Baylor SHSU| Georgia Southern University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | Texas State | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
GS | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $219 |
Diversity |
GS | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GS | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than GS based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 25,481 students)
GS vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 96.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Texas State than Georgia Southern University ($20,030.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than GS ($14,120 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 11.1% lower than costs at Texas State University ($10,316 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Texas State University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 33.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($11,791 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 51 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Texas State (87.7%)
GS vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Texas State? 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 Texas State and GS.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Georgia Southern University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,800)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,000)
- Texas State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/