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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte Kentucky University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory Florida State University of Toledo| Georgia State University | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | NKU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia State | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $257 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | NKU | ||
| 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 NKU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 15,801 students)
Georgia State vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Georgia State than Northern Kentucky University ($22,389.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Georgia State ($7,259 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 22.8% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,248 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Georgia State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($11,563 vs. $11,275)
Georgia State vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 12 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or NKU? 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 NKU and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Northern Kentucky University (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,700)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $1,251 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,950)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($245 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/