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KSU GS Michigan State Georgia Georgia Tech WMU CMU Oakland Mercer Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU| Georgia State University | Grand Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | GVSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Georgia State | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 21,648 students)
Georgia State vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 94.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Georgia State than Grand Valley State University ($22,389.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Georgia State ($17,105 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 36.3% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($10,140 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Grand Valley State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($11,563 vs. $8,811)
Georgia State vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 34 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Georgia State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,600)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/