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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer CofC Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory Florida State Ogelthorpe| Georgia State University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | CSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia State | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia State | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 3,418 students)
Georgia State vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 312% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at CSU than Georgia State University ($29,490.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Georgia State ($17,536 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 22.8% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,250 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Georgia State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 128.5% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($26,417 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 26 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or CSU? 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 CSU and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Charleston Southern University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,800)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/