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Overview |
GS | Memphis | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
GS | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $261 |
Diversity |
GS | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
GS | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Memphis based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 21,917 students)
GS vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 91.1% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at GS than University of Memphis ($15,425.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than GS ($13,873 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 1.9% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($10,126 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 9.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,625 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 60 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at GS (3.36)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than GS (88.9%)
GS vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Memphis? 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 Memphis and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than University of Memphis (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,200)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,250)
- GS graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/