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KSU UT Arlington UT Dallas GS Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Georgia Georgia Tech Texas Woman's University| Georgia State University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | UNT | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Georgia State | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $206 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than Georgia State based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 36,516 students)
Georgia State vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Georgia State than University of North Texas ($22,389.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Georgia State ($15,283 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 32.7% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($10,412 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of North Texas (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 26.2% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($11,563 vs. $9,159)
Georgia State vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 37 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or UNT? 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 UNT and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Georgia State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $800 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,200)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $3,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,699)
- UNT graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/